In recognition of World Mosquito Day on August 20, MVCAC member Luz Robles with Sacramento-Yolo MVCD appeared on Studio 40 on Fox40 to discuss the vital role mosquito control plays…
MVCAC 95th Annual Conference Registration Now Open!; Call for Papers, Posters, and William C. Reeve’s Award Applications Now Open; Nominee for 2027-2028 Vice President Announced Nominations from the floor sought;…
August 20 is World Mosquito Day! On this day we recognize the important role mosquito control plays in protecting public health. Help stop mosquitoes where they start – dump standing…
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Oshinubi, K., Hepp, C.M., Chen, Y. et al. Parasites Vectors 19, 170 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07326-z Abstract Background Mosquitoes are vectors of diseases globally, making development…
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee CA Schmitt. Smithsonian Magazine July 2026. The test kit, which remains effective for up to 12 months, is simple to use. After carefully removing…
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Pabst R, Sousa CA, Capinha C (2026) PLoS Negl Trop Dis 20(7): e0014538. https://doi.org/10.1371/ journal.pntd.0014538 Abstract: Mosquito-borne diseases pose a growing global health threat,…
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Spinsanti et al. 2026. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026;32(8):1275-1285. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3208.250829 Abstract During November 2023–April 2024, a total of 1,543 horses with neurologic disease from rural…
The Invasive Species Council of California will be releasing a request for grant proposals funded by the Proposition 4 Climate Bond. The purpose of this grant program is to support…
Call for Papers & Posters The theme for the 95th Annual MVCAC Conference is “Grand Challenges in Vector Control”. The prime topics for consideration are below but please consider submitting…
Job Description: Under direction of the Chief, Vector Control Services District, the Vector Control Manager provides supervision and guidance for the Supervising Vector Control Biologists and Senior Vector Control Biologists…