Hillsborough communities including Palm River, Palmetto Beach, and Water Street will be treated
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2026) - Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services will conduct aerial applications of Dibrom insecticide to control adult mosquitoes from 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30 to 6 a.m. Oct. 1 at the following locations:
Palm River
- North Boundary: Adamo Drive
- South Boundary: South Falkenburg Road
- East Boundary: U.S. 301
- West Boundary: Tampa Bay (body of water)
Palmetto Beach/Channelside/Water Street
- North Boundary: Selmon Expressway
- South Boundary: Maple Avenue, Garrison Channel (body of water)
- East Boundary: McKay Bay (body of water)
- West Boundary: Hillsborough River (body of water)
This mission will be flown by helicopter at an altitude of 150 feet. Palm River, Palmetto Beach, Channelside, and Water Street will be treated with an application rate of .66 ounces per acre.
- First alternate spray date: Oct. 1, 2026
- Second alternate spray date: Oct. 2, 2026
Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services is urging residents across Hillsborough County to take action to protect themselves from mosquitoes.
Mosquito Management crews are increasing treatments by air and ground because the County's mosquito traps in many neighborhoods are showing dengue fever virus activity in the mosquito populations. The County is working closely with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County for surveillance, education, and treatment in the impacted areas.
Residents can help as well by following the 3 Ds:
- Dress in light-colored, long-sleeved clothing with closed-toed shoes.
- Defend using an insect repellent with a CDC-recommended ingredient such as DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
- Dump or cover standing water.
Mosquito control services are funded in part by Hillsborough County property tax dollars.
Residents can sign up to be notified where localized aerial treatments are occurring in their neighborhood. Hillsborough County also maintains an online resource for residents to view where treatments are occurring.
For information, contact Hillsborough County Mosquito Management Services at (813) 635-5400.