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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough

Pasco and Hillsborough counties deploy low-flying helicopters for dengue fever mosquito control

The Pasco County Mosquito Control District will conduct low-flying helicopter operations over Tampa neighborhoods on Thursday morning to support Hillsborough County's response to locally acquired dengue fever.

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Why It Matters

Residents in affected areas will experience noise and visual disturbances from low-altitude aircraft as part of an effort to reduce mosquito populations linked to dengue fever transmission.

Key Facts

  • Low-flying helicopters will be used for mosquito control operations.
  • The operations are scheduled for Thursday morning.
  • The Pasco County Mosquito Control District is assisting Hillsborough County.
  • The action is a response to locally acquired cases of dengue fever.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa“The city where the spraying will occur.”organizationPasco County Mosquito Control District“The agency conducting the aerial spraying operations.”locationHillsborough County“The jurisdiction coordinating the dengue fever response.”