Helicopters Fight Dengue Mosquito Surge | Tampa News

Hillsborough County is battling its worst dengue fever outbreak in nearly 100 years, deploying helicopters to spray insecticides directly into mosquito breeding grounds — even in backyards. Pasco County is lending a hand, and officials assure the fine mist is safe, washing off easily and sparing bees. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites during the day and thrives in tiny pools of standing water, has exploded after recent rains. While human cases are low, experts say most infections go unreported — many people have no symptoms or confuse them with the flu. These mosquitoes travel between counties, so everyone must help by eliminating standing water, wearing protective gear, and using repellent. 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/9817e15cc1bfbe0e