The municipality of Presidente Prudente reached a risk level in the Aedes aegypti mosquito infestation index, released on Thursday (5). In Dracena (SP), the city hall published the nebulization schedule.
According to the city hall, so far 42 confirmed cases of dengue have been recorded, but no deaths in 2026 in Presidente Prudente. The 12 months of 2025 totaled more than 30 thousand positive cases for the disease, in addition to 24 deaths, in the city.
The municipality's epidemiological scenario coincides with the national alert issued by Fiocruz projections, which point to the possibility of Brazil surpassing the mark of 1.5 million probable cases of dengue over the next year.
On Thursday (5), the Municipal Epidemiological Surveillance (VEM) released the results of the Rapid Index Survey for Aedes aegypti (LIRAa).
The report in question presents indicators on the distribution and infestation of the mosquito that transmits dengue, zika and chikungunya in the city.
In Prudente, out of every 100 properties visited, practically 5 of them were found to contain larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
According to the Ministry of Health, a Building Infestation Index (IIP) above 4 constitutes a risk of an outbreak. The Breteau Index (BI), which measures the number of containers with larvae, was 6.5, also considered high.
According to the city hall, among the areas with the highest infestation rates are the neighborhoods in the east zone, with an infestation rate of 7.36 and breteau of 10.31. They are:
Furquim;
Itapura;
Sumare;
Cambuci;
José Rotta;
Vila Iti and neighboring neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods in the north also present a worrying situation, with IIP of 6.91 and IB of 9.21. This region is made up of the neighborhoods:
João Domingos Netto;
New Brazil;
Alexandrina;
Spring;
Leonor and nearby neighborhoods.
According to Epidemiological Surveillance, this period of the year requires extra attention from the population, as the combination of constant rain and hot weather contribute to the proliferation of mosquitoes.
Prudente Epidemiological Surveillance continues to carry out field work daily and will intensify educational activities in schools, religious communities, community centers and other social groups to promote guidance and awareness among the population.
The city hall reported that waste collection and trash collection work is also ongoing throughout the city.
Combat action in Dracena
As a form of prevention against dengue in the city, Dracena City Hall published the schedule for applying nebulization in all neighborhoods of the city and districts, starting on Monday (9).
The city of Dracena has already recorded two deaths from dengue fever as of Friday (6), according to the arbovirus panel in the State of SP. The victims were between 50 and 64 years old. Furthermore, there were 748 positive cases in 2026, compared to 506 confirmed cases and one death in 2025.
The fogging service aims to control mosquitoes common in urban areas, with scheduled service in neighborhoods, public roads, storm drains, sewers and other places prone to the proliferation of these insects.
The action is scheduled to be carried out until November 18th, through the Department of Public Cleaning and the Environment. Check dates and addresses below:
Monday (9): Sector 1
Neighborhoods: Tonico André, Industrial District, Commercial District, Parque Dracena, Jardim das Nações, parts of Metrópole, Jardim Campo Belo I, II and III, Residencial São Cristóvão, Condomínio Solares, Residencial São Paulo and Residencial Aroeiras.
Tuesday (10): Sector 2
Neighborhoods: Jardim das Palmeiras I, II, III, IV, Jardim Europa, Jardim América, Frei Moacir III, Residencial Novo Horizonte, Vila Romana, Condomínio das Dracenas, Residencial Santa Rosa, Residencial Monte Carlo, Jardim Vera Cruz and parts of Metrópole.
Wednesday (11): Sector 3
Neighborhoods: Nova Alcântara, Residencial Branzani, Jardim Jussara, Jardim Kennedy, Jardim Éden, Jardim Bortolato I, II and III, Vila Itália I, II, III and IV, Residencial Vila Rica and parts of the Center.
Thursday (12): Sector 4
Neighborhoods: Jardim São Francisco, Vila Lucélia, Residencial Safira, parts of the Center, Condomínio Eldorado, Condomínio Florença, Residencial JR, C.H. Virgílio Fioravante, Santa Luzia, Jardim dos Pássaros and Jardim Boa Vista.
Friday (13): Sector 5
Neighborhoods: Residencial Atlantis, Jardim Village, Jardim Aeroporto, Hosoume I and II, Portal dos Girassóis, Jardim Brasilândia, Vila Isabel, Jardim Primavera, Jardim Cristina, C.H. João Vendramini, C.H. Domingos Marques Caldeira, C.H. Waldir B. de Souza, Parque do Bosque, C.H. Paulo Vendramini I and II, C.H. Nossa Senhora Aparecida and Residencial Santa Mônica.
Monday (16): Sector 6
Neighborhoods: Condomínio Vila Bella, Residencial Green Ville, Jardim Santa Clara, Jardim Bela Vista, parts of Vila Barros, Parque São Carlos, Residencial Sol Nascente I and II and C.H. Florindo Tabachi.
Tuesday (17): Sector 7
Neighborhoods: Parts of Vila Barros, Jardim Alvorada, Emílio Zanata, Parque Planalto, Vila Correia, Vitória Régia, Frei Moacir I, II and IV, Pitangueiras I and II.
Wednesday (18): Sector 8
Neighborhoods: District of Jamaica, District of Jaciporã and Bairro Iandara.
