Aerial Mosquito Spraying in Osceola County Important Tool to...

Published on September 18, 2024

Osceola County Westside Aerial Spraying

Aerial Mosquito Spraying in Osceola County Important Tool to Control Public Health Risk

Osceola County, Florida - In response to excessive rainfall, Osceola County Mosquito Control plans to initiate the aerial spraying of approximately 30,000 acres Thursday, September 19 between the hours of 8 p.m. and midnight.

Spraying will take place over the course of one night and treat the following areas (see blue shaded areas on the attached map): Happy Trails, Westside, Reunion, Champion’s Gate, Intercession City, Windsor Hills, Indian Ridge, Four Corners.

In the event weather prohibits aerial treatment, alternate days will be September 20 through September 27, within the same hours of operation. Mosquito Control also will continue to provide ground treatment via spray truck throughout the County as weather permits. Note: Ground and aerial treatments are not conducted when it is raining or if the winds are at 10 miles per hour or greater.

Aerial spraying is important in controlling the mosquito population, as the insects pose a public health risk.

The Osceola County Health Department recommends citizens check rain gutters and other objects in their yards and around their homes for standing water, and flush out birdbaths every three days. For outdoor nighttime activities, the use of insect repellent containing DEET is recommended, as well as wearing long sleeves and pants. When returning indoors, be sure to wash off the insect repellent.

Drain and Cover:

  • Don’t go outdoors at DUSK and DAWN when mosquitoes are most active.
  • DRESS to cover bare skin, with long sleeves and pants
  • Use mosquito repellants containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, or N,N-diethyl-3-ethylbenzamide) on skin and clothing. Picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus are other repellent options. Always read the manufacturer’s directions carefully before using a repellant, and make sure the repellant is age appropriate. 
  • DUMP any container around your home that is able to hold water

If you would like to log a service request, please contact Mosquito Control at 407-742-0505. Please provide your name, phone number and address, and if you have a dog in your back yard. Staff will perform a site inspection of the area to determine treatment options as soon as possible.

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