Intro to Mosquito Control | New York Approval #NY-24-426623

Instructor: Josh Francis

Mosquitoes are vectors for a multitude of diseases that are harmful to livestock, pets, and humans. To effectively manage a mosquito population as part of an integrated pest management plan, applicators must be familiar with the lifecycle of the mosquito, mosquito physiology, and various collection and surveillance methods for both adult mosquitoes and larvae.

It is essential to understand the diseases commonly vectored by mosquitos. This course, approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, discusses mosquito anatomy, surveillance methods, and the diseases most widely vectored by mosquitoes in the United States.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

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