State of Florida to Begin Mosquito Spraying Saturday in Flagler, Organic Farms Excluded
Summary
October 30, 2024 – Flagler County Emergency Management has been working together with the East Flagler Mosquito Control District and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to arrange for widespread aerial mosquito spraying due to a surge in mosquito populations in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. The decision was made with consultation from the Florida Department of Health, and evidence of the significant increase in mosquito populations countywide. Pesticides for mosquito control are applied at “ultra-low volume” with rates of less than an ounce per acre. While there is no anticipation of negative impacts to honeybees, beekeepers will be notified by the UF|IFAS Flagler Extension Office. The mosquito spraying schedule is contingent on the weather and availability of the state’s contracted planes upon completion of existing missions, as well as other unforeseen delays.