Orange County to begin aerial spraying to help combat mosquitos

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Mosquito Control is set to begin aerial spraying in several parts of the county.

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Crews will be targeting several communities starting Wednesday.

County leaders chose specific areas where the West Nile Virus was detected.

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Areas being treated include, Alafaya, Apopka, Bithlo, Doctor Phillips, Fort Christmas, Lake Nona and Wedgefield.

Leaders say the pests are breeding near standing water from Hurricane Milton.

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More information on Orange County Mosquito Control can be found here.

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