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Hillsborough and Pinellas mosquito control agencies increase spraying as dengue cases reach 33
Local health officials have confirmed 33 cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the Bay Area, triggering an increase in mosquito surveillance, property inspections, and chemical spraying. These measures are being coordinated by mosquito control agencies across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to curb the spread of the virus.
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Residents in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will see increased mosquito control activity, including potential spraying and inspections, as agencies respond to a rise in local dengue fever cases.
Key Facts
- There are 33 confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the Bay Area.
- Mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are increasing surveillance efforts.
- Agencies are conducting more property inspections to identify mosquito breeding grounds.
- Mosquito spraying operations are being ramped up in response to the case count.
- The Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) is the reporting body for these developments.
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