Orange County uses fish to fight mosquito population
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Gearing up for the annual battle, mosquitoes are moving in with the rainy season.
Orange County is using fish to fight the mosquitoes off. The fish eat mosquito larvae.
Orange County Mosquito Control says that they have been using these fish for a while, but this part of their pest control program is growing.
The county breeds their own mosquito fish and have a steady supply. Crews can just scoop the fish out of this tank behind their building before heading out.
Orange County officials say you can call 311 if you want them to bring these fish to your neighborhood and a tech will come check it out.