Module 7 - Emergency Response Mosquito Control Operations

Welcome to Module 7 Emergency Response Mosquito Control Operations of the AMCA's Mosquito Management During a Public Health Emergency Virtual Training Program.

Emergency Response Mosquito Control Operations

The goal of emergency operations
Aerial and ground applications
Adulticide selection and planning
Action thresholds
Determining where to focus applications and when to apply

Additional Resources:

Connelly, C.R. et al. 2020. Continuation of mosquito surveillance and control during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 69.
EPA. 2024. Mosquito control. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved September 16, 2024 from https://www.epa.gov/mosquitocontrol
CDC. 2024. What you can do to control mosquitoes during an outbreak. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved September 16, 2024 from https://www.cdc.gov/mosquitoes/during-an-outbreak/index.html

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