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On Oct. 8, county mosquito officials asked businesses to check alleys, dumpsters and delivery areas for water.
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On Oct. 8, Hillsborough County Mosquito Management asked businesses to check their properties for still water. The county made the request as a dengue outbreak continued in the county.
The county said alleys, delivery docks, dumpsters and outdoor storage areas can collect rainwater. Mosquitoes lay their eggs in this water. The county said these areas are easy to miss because customers seldom use them.
The county listed items that can hold water behind a business:
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The mosquito that mainly spreads dengue is Aedes aegypti. It lays eggs in small amounts of water near homes and businesses.
The county asked businesses to dump, drain or remove water. Officials said items that must stay outside need a cover. Businesses can also place these items so they cannot collect rainwater. The county also asked for regular checks, especially after rain.
Residents can report mosquito problems on the county's mosquito operations hub.
FDOT crews close US 301 lanes at night for repaving and Big Bend Road work through Thursday, October 22.
On Oct. 15, the county administrator extended the state of local emergency as crews increased mosquito treatments.
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The Pet Resource Center waived all adoption fees at its Saturday, Oct. 17 Halloween event in Tampa.
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Nearby counties, cities, FDACS and the CDC sent crews, helicopters and staff to help Hillsborough control mosquitoes.
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