\n\t\t\t\t\t11 May, 2026\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tZach Downes, Public Information Officer
\nOrange County Government Health Services
\nZachary.Downes@ocfl.net
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Orange County, FL \u2013 Today, Orange County opened the doors to a new state-of-the-art Mosquito Control facility, marking a major step in protecting public health from mosquito-borne illnesses. Located at 6330 Silver Star Road in the Pine Hills community, the new facility replaces the former site on Conroy Road.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis new workspace for the Mosquito Control team allows us to better respond to the needs of a growing community while enhancing our efforts to safeguard public health,\u201d said Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. \u201cBy investing in modern infrastructure, we are improving our ability to prevent mosquito-borne disease and protect the quality of life for our residents.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new location features a roof-mounted, 360-kilowatt solar array which will help generate power for the building and reduce operational costs, saving taxpayer dollars. Additional features include an expanded administrative space, improved maintenance bays, a larger warehouse area for storage, and a dedicated laboratory for mosquito surveillance and testing. A climate-controlled insectary allows staff to raise mosquitoes year-round, strengthening research and disease monitoring capabilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mission is protecting public health,\u201d said Steve Harrison, manager for Orange County Mosquito Control. \u201cWe trap and test mosquitoes to identify trends and high-risk areas so we can respond quickly. Investing in mosquito control yields strong returns through prevention over response.\u201d<\/p>\n
To learn more about Orange County\u2019s Mosquito Control Division, prevention tips, and available services, visit Orange County Mosquito Control<\/a>\u2019s webpage.<\/p>\n Photos available for use: https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjCTBWs<\/a><\/p>\n About Orange County Government:\u00a0Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation\u2019s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit\u00a0www.OCFL.net<\/a>\u00a0or go to\u00a0Orange County Government\u2019s social media channels<\/a>.<\/p>\n