NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Local NewsSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management conducts aerial spraying to combat dengue
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management has initiated an aerial spraying operation to address the presence of dengue in the region. This effort represents the first time in nearly 100 years that such an operation has been conducted in the area.
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Residents in the affected areas are subject to aerial mosquito control measures intended to mitigate the spread of the virus.
Key Facts
- Hillsborough County Mosquito Management is conducting an aerial spraying operation to fight dengue.
- This operation is described as the first of its kind in the region in nearly 100 years.
- The operation involves coordination between officials from two counties.
Who's Mentioned
locationPasco County“Providing supplemental aerial assistance”organizationHillsborough County Mosquito Management“The agency responsible for the aerial spraying operation”personJada Williams“Reporter for Tampa Bay 28”organizationCDC“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention”other28“Part of the news outlet name”personTony Hudson“Chief helicopter pilot for Hillsborough County”locationHillsborough County“Primary jurisdiction managing the outbreak”personGabriela Henderson“Community Relations Coordinator for Hillsborough County Mosquito Management”other4,600“Acres currently under treatment”personAdriane Rogers“Executive Director of Pasco County Mosquito Control District”organizationTampa Bay 28“News outlet reporting on the operation”other25“Number of mosquitoes per test pool”