Hillsborough County's mosquito fish giveaway events kick off as mosquito breeding season begins
Starting May 7, Mosquito Management Services will give away free mosquito fish to residents to help reduce backyard mosquito breeding. All Hillsborough County residents are eligible for free fish, including those who live in Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City.
Hillsborough County is providing the free fish as an effective, natural way for residents to control the spread of mosquito-borne disease.
Things to know about the events
To receive fish, you need a photo ID showing that you live in Hillsborough County.
County staff will scan or enter your ID information into the County's mosquito database.
Quantities are limited, and mosquito fish will be available only while supplies last.
Mosquito fish facts
Mosquito fish are small, native freshwater fish that eat mosquito larvae.
Place the fish in standing water such as backyard ponds, fountains, animal troughs, and unused swimming pools to effectively and naturally manage mosquito populations.
The fish require no feeding, and care is limited to protecting them from garden sprays, chlorine, or other chemicals used for cleaning.
Mosquito fish do not lay eggs and require no special environment for breeding.
Mosquito Management Services' goal is for 100% of the County's mosquito fish supply to be raised at Mosquito Management Services headquarters, making the operation more sustainable.
Homegrown fish are more likely to be healthier than fish transported from farms.
Schedule and locations
The Mosquito Ninja and Gambuzi-San educational lab truck also will be on-site at these mosquito fish giveaway locations from 8 a.m. to noon on the following Saturdays. The truck focuses on ways residents can help fight mosquitoes before they spread:
May 7 - Keystone Rec Center, 17928 Gunn Hwy., Odessa, FL 33556
May 21 - Southshore Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
June 4 - Fishhawk Sports Complex, 16000 Fishhawk Blvd., Lithia, FL 33547
June 25 - Northdale Park, 15550 Spring Pine Dr., Tampa, FL 33624
July 9 - Providence Skate Park, 5720 Providence Rd., Riverview, FL 33578
July 23 - Picnic Island Park, 7409 Picnic Island Blvd., Tampa, FL 33616
Aug. 6 - Mike E. Sansone Community Park, 1702 N. Park Rd., Plant City, FL 33563
Aug. 20 - Oscar Cooler Sports Complex, 788 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., Lutz, FL 33618
Sept. 3 - Museum of Science and Industry, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617
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