Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 6:20 PM ET
Aerial mosquito spraying begins in Pinellas County
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Lee County Mosquito Control crews are using helicopters to help Pinellas County combat the Tampa Bay dengue outbreak, marking the county’s first aerial mosquito spraying after relying on trucks. Lee County has supplied as many as three helicopters. Pinellas has reported nearly 40 dengue cases, and officials say aerial spraying can cover more ground quickly but residents must also address mosquitoes breeding in containers around homes.
WHO: Lee County Mosquito Control crews and Pinellas County Mosquito Control
WHAT: Lee County crews began aerial mosquito spraying to help Pinellas County respond to the dengue outbreak.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: The aerial effort is intended to cover more ground in less time as Pinellas County responds to the dengue outbreak.
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