Joel Buettner

Joel Buettner is a leader in innovation and new technology integration for mosquito and vector control operations. As General Manager at the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District since 2009, he leads a talented team to prevent and manage risks of vector-borne disease and evaluate new innovations to protect public health. Joel and his team developed a Mosquito Assessment and Control Unmanned Aerial System program which helped encourage unmanned aerial technology use in the mosquito control field. Joel currently serves as the American Mosquito Control Legislative and Regulatory Committee UAS subcommittee chair.  Joel holds a Master of Science Degree in Integrated Pest Management from the University of California Davis and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Washington.