In Summary:
Aerial mosquito spraying is scheduled over parts of Apopka and Pine Hills on Friday, October 30, beginning around 7 pm, weather permitting. Aircraft will fly at low altitudes and may turn over residential areas near the treatment zones. The public notice encourages residents to follow official Orange County communications for updates.
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Orange County Mosquito Control plans to conduct aerial mosquito spraying over parts of Apopka and Pine Hills on Friday, October 30, beginning around 7 pm, weather permitting.
Related: Four local dengue cases in Apopka prompt aerial mosquito spraying plans.
A public notice posted October 29 advises residents that the aircraft will fly at low altitudes during the operation and may make turns over residential neighborhoods near the designated treatment zones.
The notice does not identify specific neighborhood boundaries or provide an anticipated completion time. Residents are encouraged to monitor official Orange County communications for scheduling updates and any changes caused by weather conditions.
Additional information is available on the Orange County Mosquito Control Arbovirus Monitoring page.
The notice also directs residents to the Florida Department of Health in Orange County’s mosquito-borne illness alert update.
Key Points:
- Spraying is planned for portions of Apopka and Pine Hills.
- The operation is scheduled to begin around 7 pm Friday, October 30.
- Weather conditions could change the schedule.
- Aircraft will fly at low altitudes and may turn over nearby residential areas.
- Residents should monitor official county communications for updates.
