In Florida, special districts have been created to handle mosquito control, significantly better funded and with more expertise than county programs. As of 2023, these districts manage 18 out of 66 state-approved programs. However, they typically serve wealthier areas, creating inequities in service coverage. Many local governments without their own control boards struggle to provide adequate mosquito management, especially as state and federal funds decline. There is a concern regarding the inequitable distribution of mosquito control services across different regions in Florida.
The rapid development and tourism in Florida have prompted the establishment of special districts for mosquito control, which have greater funding and expertise compared to county-run programs.
Special districts may contribute to inequities in public health service coverage, particularly because they serve wealthier and geographically limited areas, leading to disparities statewide.
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