Counties Team Up to Battle Mosquitoes | Tampa News

Pasco County’s helicopters are blanketing neighborhoods in Hillsborough County with mosquito-killing treatments as dengue fever surges across Tampa Bay — and it’s not just one county fighting back. Using a harmless bacteria called Bti, crews are targeting breeding grounds before mosquitoes become biting adults, while officials urge residents to keep up personal protection measures like bug spray and eliminating standing water. This coordinated effort, backed by Manatee County’s recent support, shows how public health threats like dengue don’t stop at borders — and why teamwork is critical to stopping the spread. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d05444aa72b164bd