Intro to Mosquito Control and Management | California SPCB Approved

Instructor: Josh Francis

This course is divided into 2 topics:

Mosquito Control and Management

Mosquito management is a daunting task for many applicators. When done correctly, outdoor areas such as parks and neighborhood common areas can be a perfect place for people to relax. When mosquito management is done incorrectly or isn't done at all, mosquitoes can make public spaces unusable. This course will discuss common methods of mosquito control, everything from physical controls to pesticides, to record-keeping, all as part of a solid integrated pest management approach to mosquito control.

After completing this portion participants will be able to:

• Discuss the different types of control methods for managing mosquito populations.
• Discuss the different types of insecticides available for both larval and adult control of mosquitoes.
• Identify and describe the different kinds of equipment commonly used for mosquito control pesticide applications.
• Discuss several ways to evaluate the efficacy of the different mosquito control methods implemented. 

Intro to Mosquito

Mankind has been battling mosquitoes since before the first settlers landed on the continent. Mosquitoes are vectors for a multitude of diseases that are harmful to humans, livestock, and pets. To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan applicators must be familiar with mosquito physiology, the lifecycle of the mosquito, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae. It is also important to have a good understanding of the diseases that are commonly vectored by mosquitoes. The course will talk about surveillance methods, mosquito anatomy, and touch on the diseases that are most commonly vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.

After completing this portion participants will be able to:

• Describe the different stages in the mosquito lifecycle.
• Explain the differences between male and female mosquitoes.
• Suggest different surveillance and collection tactics to efficiently trap mosquitoes in the target area.
• List and describe several commonly mosquito vectored diseases.