NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountySeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management conducts aerial spraying to combat dengue fever
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management is conducting aerial spraying operations to control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of dengue fever. This operation is described by officials as the most significant aerial response to the virus in the region in nearly a century.
Read the full story at ABC Action News (WFTS) — Hillsborough CountyWhy It Matters
Residents in affected areas are subject to aerial pesticide applications intended to reduce the risk of transmission, a rare occurrence in the region's recent history.
Key Facts
- Hillsborough County Mosquito Management is performing aerial spraying to combat dengue fever.
- Officials state this is the largest aerial operation against dengue in the region in nearly 100 years.
Who's Mentioned
locationPasco County“Providing supplemental aerial support”organizationHillsborough County Mosquito Management“The agency responsible for the aerial spraying operations”personJada Williams“Reporter for Tampa Bay 28”organizationCDC“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”personTony Hudson“Chief helicopter pilot for Hillsborough County”locationHillsborough County“Primary jurisdiction managing the outbreak”otherAedes aegypti“Mosquito species responsible for dengue transmission”personGabriela Henderson“Community Relations Coordinator for Hillsborough County Mosquito Management”personAdriane Rogers“Executive Director of Pasco County Mosquito Control District”organizationTampa Bay 28“News outlet reporting on the operation”