NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 1, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough and Pinellas counties increase mosquito control efforts as dengue cases reach 33
Local health and mosquito control agencies have increased surveillance, inspections, and spraying operations following a rise in locally acquired dengue fever cases to 33. These measures are being implemented across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to manage the spread of the virus.
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Residents in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties will see increased mosquito control activity, such as spraying and inspections, as agencies respond to a total of 33 confirmed local dengue 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 frequent inspections to identify mosquito breeding grounds.
- Spraying operations are being ramped up as part of the public health response.
- The Florida Mosquito Control Association is the source reporting these developments.
Who's Mentioned
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