The Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) will host three public meetings to address questions and provide information about the current mosquito season, which has been marked by unusually high populations of Aedes taeniorhynchus, commonly known as the black saltmarsh mosquito.
Black saltmarsh mosquitoes are no strangers to the Keys or to Florida in general; however, mosquito control entities across most of South Florida are documenting much higher numbers of the pest in 2025 compared to recent years. While these mosquitoes are not known to transmit human diseases, they can play a role in transmitting dog heartworm and are a major nuisance to residents and visitors.
The meetings will be held at the Harvey Government Center, 1200 Truman Ave., in Key West on Monday, Sept. 15; FKMCD, 503 107th Street Gulf in Marathon on Tuesday, Sept. 16; and at the Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Highway in Key Largo on Wednesday, Sept. 17. All the sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
During each of the sessions, FKMCD commissioners and operational staff will provide facts pertaining to the active mosquito season along with control measures moving forward.
Any members of the public wishing to ask questions will be given the opportunity to do so.
The mission of the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is to protect the public from health threats and nuisance issues that affect the local economy by using control methods that are efficient, effective and environmentally sensitive.
