Dengue Surge in Hillsborough | Tampa News

Hillsborough County is Florida’s dengue hotspot with 95 confirmed locally acquired cases — nearly half the state’s total. To combat the surge, Pasco County’s mosquito control helicopters are dropping larvicide into standing water to target breeding grounds, while Hillsborough teams work dawn-to-dusk swatting adult mosquitoes. Officials warn this isn’t a local problem — mosquitoes and travelers move across county lines, so regional cooperation is key. Residents are urged to protect themselves: wear long sleeves, use DEET-based repellent, and eliminate standing water around homes. 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/d8fc286e511be9ea