Hillsborough County Spends Millions to Fight Dengue Outbreak

Dengue Cases Surge in Hillsborough County as Mosquito Treatments Increase

Share This Post Facebook Pinterest Twitter LinkedinAs of this printing, the state of local emergency in Hillsborough County runs through today, Oct. 8, as the county works to control the mosquito population after an increase in Dengue Fever. The county said Mosquito Management crews are increasing treatments by air and ground to try to battle …

Hillsborough County spends millions to fight dengue outbreak

The cost is expected to keep going up as this could stretch into the winter months.

Hillsborough approves more helicopters, product spray to fight Dengue Fever

Hillsborough County is doubling its efforts to combat Dengue Fever, as county commissioners approved more helicopters and equipment during a meeting Wednesday.

Beyond the helicopters: Ground crews and businesses play key role in Hillsborough's dengue response

As Hillsborough County continues battling a dengue fever outbreak, officials say controlling the mosquito population requires far more than helicopters spraying from above. It also takes inspectors on the ground, cooperation from businesses and assistance from neighboring counties.At Hillsborough County's Mosquito Management Center, four helicopters provided by Lee County Mosquito Control have been flying repeated missions over affected areas, a…