Pasco County Mosquito Control District

06/16/2026

We’ve recently received questions from residents asking whether mosquito control services have already been reduced following recent media coverage about potential impacts of proposed property tax reform.

The answer is simple: No — Pasco County Mosquito Control District has not reduced services, operations, staffing, treatment schedules, or our response methodology. We are operating at full capacity and actively serving our community as normal.

Our recent public outreach has been focused on educating residents about potential future impacts if the proposed constitutional amendment passes this fall and significantly reduces local government revenues. Those discussions are about planning and transparency — not current service reductions.

What many residents are experiencing right now is something we see every year in Florida.

This spring, our area experienced unusually dry conditions. Drought often suppresses mosquito activity temporarily because standing water habitats are limited. Now that June’s seasonal rainfall pattern is returning, mosquito populations are responding exactly as expected — and resident calls requesting service traditionally increase this time of year.

It’s June 16 in Florida… mosquito season is here!

Our teams are actively:
🦟 Conducting surveillance across 1300+ routine monitoring locations per week
🚁 Performing aerial and ground treatments when thresholds are met
💧 Managing larval habitats and source reduction efforts
📍 Responding to citizen service requests throughout Pasco County

We also want residents to know: our operations are transparent.

You can:
✔️ View recent mosquito control applications and treatment activity
✔️ Submit a service request if you’re experiencing mosquito issues
✔️ Sign up for treatment notifications for your area
✔️ Learn more about our integrated mosquito management program

Visit our website for all of these tools and resources: https://www.pascomosquito.org/

Thank you to everyone who continues to report concerns and engage with us. Community participation helps make our program stronger.

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06/11/2026

📢CORRECTION: Date is *Tuesday, June 16, 2026**

The Pasco County Mosquito Control District Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on:
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2026
**(CORRECTION: Tuesday, June 16, 2026)**
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: District Office 2308 Marathon Rd, Odessa, FL 33556

This meeting is open to the public. To view the meeting agenda, please visit: https://www.pascomosquito.org/

06/10/2026

🦟 Meet Aedes aegypti: A Tiny Mosquito with a Big Impact

The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and chikungunya virus, often lives and feeds around our homes. Female mosquitoes lay eggs just above the waterline in containers that hold water. These eggs are remarkably resilient—they can dry out and remain viable for months, waiting for just a little water to hatch into active, squiggly larvae. Eliminating standing water is the best way to help prevent mosquito sources around your home.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more about the life cycle of Aedes aegypti and why source reduction is so important:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt93m52tKvg

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The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can transmit dengue fever and Zika, makes a meal of us around our homes. And her eggs are hardy. They can dry out, but rema...

06/09/2026

Thank you to Spectrum Bay News 9 for helping raise awareness and inform the public about the potential impacts of Florida's proposed property tax amendment on local services, including mosquito control.

Mosquito control is much more than nuisance reduction - it is essential public health protection from the world's deadliest animal and infrastructure that supports the health, safety, economy, and quality of life of Florida communities.

Mosquito control is essential public health infrastructure and helps safeguard the public:
• Mosquito-borne disease prevention & public health protection
• Emergency response readiness & disaster recovery
• Outdoor workforce productivity
• Tourism & economic stability
• Real estate development & community desirability
• Environmental stewardship & quality of life

Unlike counties and municipalities, independent mosquito control districts rely almost exclusively on ad valorem funding and do NOT have recurring alternative statutory revenue sources available to offset significant funding reductions.

For more than a century, mosquito control professionals in the state have helped make modern Florida possible through disease surveillance, ground and aerial control operations, emergency response, scientific research, and year-round protection from mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus, Dengue, and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

As Florida voters prepare to consider this constitutional amendment in November, it is important that communities understand how potential changes to local government funding could affect essential public services. In Pasco County alone, the proposed amendment could result in an estimated annual revenue reduction of approximately $4.7 million by year 2, impacting the District's ability to maintain current service levels, public health protections, and vital community infrastructure.

This conversation is not simply about taxes or mosquitoes, it is about sustaining the local infrastructure, public health protections, emergency preparedness capabilities, and quality of life that Florida residents depend on every day.

Regardless of the outcome in November, our mission remains unchanged. For 75 years PCMCD has protected public health, supported our community, and provided essential services to Pasco County residents and visitors. We will continue working every day to fulfill that mission and serve the public with professionalism, integrity, and excellence.

We appreciate Spectrum Bay News 9 for providing a platform to discuss these important issues. Our goal is to ensure voters have factual information about the services we provide, how we are funded, and what potential impacts could occur so voters can make informed decisions.

Watch the story here:
https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2026/06/08/property-tax-measure-could-cut-services-for-pasco-county-mosquito-control

"We're certainly planning for the potential worst-case scenario," said the executive director of the Pasco County Mosquito Control District.

06/05/2026

🚛🔧 Behind every successful mosquito control operation is a skilled team keeping our equipment mission-ready!

The Pasco County Mosquito Control District's Fleet & Facilities Maintenance team designs, builds, modifies, repairs, and maintains the specialized equipment that supports our operations every day.

From custom injection systems and larvicide setups to field support vehicles and equipment fabrication, their innovation and expertise help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and keep our crews ready to protect public health.

Thank you to our Fleet & Facilities Maintenance team for the vital work you do behind the scenes to support mosquito control across Pasco County! 👏

06/03/2026

Today is Insect Repellent Awareness Day 🦟

As you head outdoors, don’t forget to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. A quick application of EPA-registered insect repellent can make all the difference in preventing bites and reducing the risk of vector-borne diseases.

Visit the Florida Health Department website for more information: https://www.floridahealth.gov/individual-family-health/injury-prevention-wellness/mosquito-and-insect-borne-disease-prevention/

06/02/2026

🌀 Hurricane season is here!

As you prepare your hurricane kit, don't forget one important item that is often overlooked: insect repellent! 🦟 After storms and heavy rainfall, mosquito populations can increase quickly due to standing water.

A little preparation now can help protect you and your family before, during, and after a storm.

Check out the Pasco County newly redesigned, interactive 2026 Disaster Preparedness Guide for evacuation maps, shelter information, supply checklists, and more.

📲 Download it today and stay storm-ready all season long:
mypas.co/2026disasterguides

05/29/2026

Thank you to Tampa Bay News 10 for highlighting the very real concerns mosquito control districts across Florida are facing as property tax reform discussions continue.

Mosquito control is not simply a nuisance reduction service - it is essential public health protection and core community infrastructure that protects Florida’s residents, visitors, economy, tourism industry, emergency response capabilities, and overall quality of life.

Independent mosquito control districts provide critical infrastructure services that support:
• Disease prevention and public health protection
• Hurricane and post-disaster recovery operations
• Emergency response readiness
• Outdoor workforce productivity
• Tourism and economic stability
• Environmental management and community livability

Unlike many other local governments, independent mosquito control districts rely almost exclusively on ad valorem funding and do not have alternative statutory revenue mechanisms available to replace substantial revenue losses.

For more than 100 years, mosquito control professionals have helped make modern Florida possible through surveillance, aerial and ground treatment operations, emergency response, and year-round protection from mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus, dengue, and eastern equine encephalitis.

As these conversations continue during the upcoming Special Session, we respectfully encourage policymakers to recognize mosquito control as a core public health and public safety service and as essential infrastructure necessary to sustain Florida communities.

“This isn’t just about mosquitoes - it’s about protecting Florida’s public health infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and quality of life.”

Watch the story here:
https://youtu.be/IuRrO0vccZ4?si=elcrg9BNLJ5A3WxO

Lawmakers will return to the Capitol again next week for a special session that could eliminate your property taxes.

05/28/2026

Mosquito control is far more than nuisance reduction - it is essential public health infrastructure that protects Florida’s residents, visitors, economy, tourism industry, and quality of life every single day.

As property tax reform discussions continue during the upcoming Special Session, it is critical that mosquito control districts are recognized as core public health and public safety services. Independent mosquito control districts rely almost exclusively on ad valorem funding and do not have alternative revenue mechanisms available to replace substantial funding reductions.

For more than a century, mosquito control professionals have helped make modern Florida possible through disease prevention, emergency response, hurricane recovery operations, and year-round mosquito surveillance and treatment efforts that contribute to Florida’s vitality.

We appreciate the ongoing conversations surrounding affordability and tax relief for Floridians while respectfully encouraging policymakers to carefully consider the unintended impacts these proposals could have on the essential infrastructure and public safety services that mosquito control programs provide.

“This isn’t just about mosquitoes — it’s about protecting Florida’s public health infrastructure and quality of life.”

Thank you to the Florida Mosquito Control Association for continuing to advocate for the protection of these vital services statewide.

'Without air conditioning and mosquito control, Florida would not have experienced the extraordinary growth and quality of life residents and visitors enjoy today.'