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The main event
Mosquitoes, forecast.
A science model built on five weeks of local weather tells you how bad tonight will be, when they'll bite, and what to do about it.
Stay Safe
Learn to live with it.
Every repellent sold in Florida explained: how it works, how long it lasts, and whether it's safe for kids and pets. Plus sun and UV, heat and dehydration, the water, wildlife, storms and air.
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Mosquito Index · tonight
Crunching 5 weeks of temperature, rain, humidity and wind…
Today, hour by hour
When they bite.
The week ahead
Plan your evenings.
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The science
Why today scores --.
Mosquito numbers follow the weather with a lag. Warmth speeds up how fast eggs become biters, rain from one to three weeks ago is hatching now, and tonight's temperature, humidity and wind decide whether they fly.
Across South Florida
Where it's worst tonight.
The same model, run live for 34 towns from Jupiter to Key West. Tap a circle to see why.
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Meet the locals
Know who's biting.
Florida has about 80 kinds of mosquitoes. These are the ones that matter in your yard, at the beach and in the Everglades.
Photos: iNaturalist contributors (CC licenses, credited on each photo). Species notes: UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab, CDC.
Disease watch
Rare. Worth knowing.
Most bites are just itchy. A few mosquitoes here can carry viruses, and the Florida Department of Health tracks every case and issues county advisories.
Latest advisories near you
Google AI searches the web for current Florida DOH mosquito-borne illness advisories and alerts for your county.
Protect yourself
What actually works.
The CDC recommends EPA-registered repellents with one of these active ingredients. They're tested for safety and for how long they work.
| Active ingredient | Good for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DEET (20–30%) | Long outdoor time, the Everglades | The most studied. Higher percent lasts longer, not stronger. Safe for kids over 2 months when used as directed. |
| Picaridin (20%) | Everyday, patios, kids | Works as well as DEET, no greasy feel or smell, won't damage plastics. |
| IR3535 | Short outings | Gentle. Reapply more often. |
| Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) / PMD | Plant-based option | Not for children under 3. Pure lemon eucalyptus essential oil is not the same thing. |
| 2-undecanone | Plant-based option | Derived from wild tomato plants. |
| Permethrin (clothing only) | Hiking, fishing, camping | Treat clothes and gear, never skin. Lasts through several washes. |
Drain and Cover
Your weekly yard check.
The Florida Department of Health's "Drain and Cover" checklist. The yellow fever and Asian tiger mosquitoes breed in containers as small as a bottle cap, within a few houses of where they bite.
Source: Florida Department of Health, "Drain and Cover." Checks reset every Sunday on this device.
Good to know
Myths, meet facts.
What the CDC, the American Mosquito Control Association and the UF Florida Medical Entomology Lab want every Floridian to know.
After a bite
When to worry.
Who's on it
The people fighting back.
The scientists and agencies behind Florida mosquito control, and where to learn more.
Get help
Call mosquito control.
Counties inspect and treat for free. Report a bad swarm, standing water at a vacant home, or ask for a yard inspection.
Numbers from each county's mosquito control page. Hours vary. In Miami-Dade you can also use the 311 Direct app. For a medical emergency call 911. Florida Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
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Moon & tides
The moon runs the water.
Moon
Today's tide
King tide outlook
The highest predicted tides in the next 4 months, when low streets can flood even on sunny days.
Why the moon matters here
Live radar
Watch storms move.
The last two hours of rain radar plus a short-term forecast, on real satellite imagery.
Radar: RainViewer. Imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics.
Tropics
Hurricane season.
National Hurricane Center 7-day Atlantic outlook (refreshes every 6 hours). Know your evacuation zone.
Plan my day
Tell SoFlo what you're planning. It reads the live forecast, UV, storms and mosquitoes and picks the best time.
Beaches
Any beach.
Right now.
Search by beach name, ZIP code or city, or just ask. Live water temperature, waves, rip risk, tides and stingers, plus a Google AI report from the web.
Wildlife
Who lives
here with you.
Real photos, how to tell them apart, how dangerous they really are, and what to do. Sighting counts are from the last 30 days within 10 miles.
Identify with Google AI
Snap it. Know it.
Take or upload a photo of a snake, lizard, bug or plant. SoFlo tells you what it probably is and whether it's dangerous. Keep your distance while you shoot.
Snakes
Venomous, or not?
Six venomous snakes live in South Florida. Most snakes you'll see are harmless look-alikes. Here's how to tell, but never pick one up to check.
The full field guide.
Photos: iNaturalist contributors under Creative Commons licenses (credited on each photo). Sightings: iNaturalist research and community observations. A low count can mean few people posted, not that an animal is rare. Wildlife emergencies: FWC 888-404-3922 · Nuisance alligator: 866-392-4286 · Exotic species: 888-483-4681.
Stay Safe
Live here
like a local.
Straight answers from the CDC, EPA, Florida Department of Health, FWC and NOAA. Repellents, sun, heat, the water, wildlife, storms and air.
Who to call.
Tap a number to call. Every number was checked against the agency's official page.