Job Description: MSMVCD is looking for a new Vector Control Technician. Under the direction of the Field Supervisors, the Vector Control Technician (VCT) performs duties related to the District’s Integrated…
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News Briefs 12.3.2025
Join us for the Committee and Planning Meeting Online – December 2-4; MVCAC Annual Conference Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Stroud, DVM, PhD; 93rd Volume of the MVCAC Proceedings and Papers Available…
Vector Control Aide (Seasonal), Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District
Job Description: Under the supervision of a Program Supervisor, assists vector control personnel in performing inspections and control operations for mosquitoes and other vectors, and does other related work and…
Public Affairs Aide (Seasonal), Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Public Affairs Director, the Public Affairs Aide supports the District’s communication and community engagement efforts. This position assists in the creation of digital…
Laboratory Aide (Seasonal), Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Scientific Programs Manager, assists with field surveys for vectors and vector-borne diseases; assists with care/maintenance of sentinel chicken flocks; records data and performs…
Information Technology Specialist, Sacramento-Yolo MVCD
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager and the direct supervision of the Information Technology Administrator, the Information Technology Specialist (ITS) provides technical support to District staff and assists…
Training Coordinator, Sacramento-Yolo MVCD
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Manager and in collaboration with District management, the Training Coordinator provides vital support to field operations by leading training, onboarding, and performance improvement…
News Briefs 11.19.2025
MVCAC Planning Meeting Agenda and Board Meeting Packet Now Available!; MVCAC Graphic Library; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers Click here to view
Western equine encephalitis virus: A comprehensive review of epidemics,transmission, hosts, and strategies for mitigation
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Wang L, et al. VIRULENCE. 2025, VOL. 16, NO. 1, https://doi.org/10.1080/21505594.2025.2580162 ABSTRACT. Recent increases in cases of western equine encephalitis (WEE) in South America…
Operations Supervisor, Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District
Under direction of the Operations Manager, provides direct supervision and instruction to Vector Control Technicians and Vector Control Inspectors and oversees vector programs; performs quality control inspections; provides field and…
Biologist, San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District
Filing Deadline: Until filled Application Process Interested individuals should submit a complete and current resume that includes three verifiable references. Those invited to be interviewed will be required to complete…
News Briefs 11.05.2025
MVCAC Planning Meeting – Hotel Deadline Extended to 11/11!, Video: Discover why vector control is essential to protecting public health and our communities, News Worth Repeating, Upcoming Events, Research Papers…
Enhanced infection and transmission of the 2022–2024 Oropouche virus strain in the North American biting midge Culicoides sonorensis
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Scroggs SL, et al. Sci Rep 15, 27368 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11337-8. Abstract: Oropouche virus (OROV) is a vector-borne zoonotic virus that causes febrile illness in…
A mycelium-based carbon dioxide source for trapping vector mosquitoes
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Kim D, et al. 2025. Journal of Medical Entomology, Volume 62, Issue 5, Pages 1338–1343, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaf091 Abstract: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a key…
Cache Valley virus: an emerging arbovirus of public and veterinary health importance
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Hughes HR, et al. 2023. Journal of Medical Entomology, 60(6), 2023, 1230–1241 https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad058 Abstract: Cache Valley virus (CVV) is a mosquito-borne virus in the…
Maintenance Specialist/Vector Control Technician, Napa County MAD
Job Description: The Maintenance Specialist/Vector Control Technician is an active member of the District’s staff who, under the direction of the District Manager, maintains District equipment and facilities, assists in…
News Briefs 10.22.2025
MVCAC Planning Meeting; 4th California One Health Symposium; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers Click here to view
Randomized Trial of Targeted Indoor Spraying to Prevent Aedes-Borne Diseases
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Dean et al. N Engl J Med 2025;393:1387-98. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2501069 ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND Targeted indoor residual spraying focuses insecticide applications on common resting surfaces of…
News Briefs 10.08.2025
MVCAC Planning Meeting; Urgent Federal Advocacy: Act Now to Protect California’s Vector Control Efforts; WNV & Dead Bird Call Center Closing for the Season on October 10; VectorSurv Wants Your…
News Briefs 9.24.2025
MVCAC Planning Meeting Hotel Booking Link Now Available; 2026 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award Applications Now Open; CDPH Vector-Borne Disease Section Annual Report 2024; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events;…
1206 genomes reveal origin and movement of Aedes aegypti driving increased dengue risk
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Crawford, JE, et al. 2025. Science 18 Sep 2025 Vol 389, Issue 6766 DOI: 10.1126/science.ads3732 Abstract. The emergence and global expansion of Aedes aegypti…
News Briefs 9.10.2025
Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Open; 2026 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award Applications Now Open; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers…
PRE-SEASON DEPLOYMENT OF IN2CAREw MOSQUITO STATIONS TO CONTROL AEDES AEGYPTI POPULATION IN THE WEST VALLEY REGION OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Birhanie, SB, et al. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 41(3): 134-142. ABSTRACT. The In2Care Mosquito Station, which uses biological control agents to target Aedes…
Chagas Disease, an Endemic Disease in the United States
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Beaty, NL, et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2025;31(9):1691-1697. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3109.241700 Abstract Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi parasites, is considered endemic to 21 countries…
First human screwworm case in US reported
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee America Veterinary Medicine Aassocaition News. 27 Aug 25 https://www.avma.org/news/first-human-screwworm-case-us-reported?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=News%20Bulletin%2008.29.25&utm_id=9413754&dlv-emuid=495cb5f9-cb24-493f-9ad0-b3e0c0f71e2c&dlv-mlid=9413754 The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Disease Control and…
Entomologists, Fellow Scientists Report Negative Impacts of Government Actions
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Entomology Today https://entomologytoday.org/2025/08/28/survey-entomologists-scientists-report-negative-impacts-government-actions/impacts-federal-policies-science-infographic/ In a survey of nearly 1,400 scientists released August 25, 2025, 83% said federal government policies since January 20, 2025, had…
News Briefs 8.27.25
Call for Speakers, Papers, Presentations and Posters; Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Open; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers Click here to…
Call for Speakers now open for the 94th Annual MVCAC Conference
One Health, One Fight: Connecting Vector Control to Global Health February 1-3, 2026 Omni Rancho Las Palmas, Rancho Mirage, CA Conference Page Submissions due by November 14, 2025 NEW…
News Briefs 8.13.2025
Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Open; Call for Papers, Presentations and Posters; Invite Legislators to Tour Your District During Summer Recess; Summer Board…
What to know about the chikungunya virus outbreak as cases rise in China
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Moon G and Li L. (2025, 20250806). Washington Post. Retrieved 0806, 2025, https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/08/06/chikungunya-virus-outbreak-china-symptoms-cause/ Local health authorities in China have reported more than…
Free Webinar Translating Science: Communicating Medical Entomology to Diverse Audiences
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee https://www.astmh.org Free Webinar Translating Science: Communicating Medical Entomology to Diverse Audiences August 15, 10:30 am Central Time Explore how current medical entomologists from a…
Integrated vector management with the sterile insect technique component for the suppression of Aedes aegypti in an urban setting in Indonesia.
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Sasmita HI, Neoh K-B, Ernawan B, Indarwatmi M, Nasution IA, Fitrianto N, et al. (2025) PLoS Negl Trop Dis 19(7): e0013290. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal Abstract. Background.…
Award Nominations 2025
It’s nomination time! Nominations are now open for MVCAC’s Meritorious Service, Honorary Member, and the Service with Distinction Awards. All nominations must be received in the MVCAC office by September 11.…
News Briefs 7.30.2025
Registration Open: MVCAC 94th Annual Conference; Free ACME Webinar From Science to Solution: SIT in the Fight Against Vectors; MVCAC Joins Coalition Opposing SB 707; Take Action: Urge Congress to…
Call for Papers, Posters and William C. Reeves Award Application Deadlines
Applications for the 2026 Poster Session and William E. Walton Poster Competition will be accepted through November 14, 2025. The objective of the competition is to recognize exceptional poster presentations…
News Briefs 7.16.2025
SIT Outreach Webinar Slides Available; Article: We Asked Pest Pros If Marigolds Keep Mosquitoes Away; MVCAC Featured in KFF Health News; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Summer Board Meeting Agenda…
Free ACME Webinar From Science to Solution: SIT in the Fight Against Vectors
From ASTMH Free ACME Webinar From Science to Solution: SIT in the Fight Against Vectors August 6, 2025, 1 pm ET/12 pm CT/10 am PT Join us for an engaging…
West Nile Virus: A Review
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Gould,CV, et al. 2025. JAMA. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.8737 Published on line July7,2025. IMPORTANCE: West Nile virus (WNV), a neurotropic flavivirus spread by Culex species mosquitoes, is…
We Asked Pest Pros If Marigolds Keep Mosquitoes Away, and We Wish We Knew This Sooner
From The Spruce July 1, 2025 Many homeowners and gardeners grow marigolds to deter mosquitoes and other pests. But do marigolds repel mosquitoes effectively, or are there better ways to…
News Brief 7.2.2025
Training and Certification Committee Survey; Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Committee Survey; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Summer Board Meeting Agenda Now Available; Research Papers; For Sale: ACMAD Jeep Wranglers Click…
What is the optimal In2Care stations density to achieve Aedes aegypti population reduction in a dengue endemic setting?
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Tristao, W., et al. 2025. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 19(6): e0013264. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013264 Abstract Background Autodissemination traps are among the most innovative strategies for…
Bayesian population-based assessment of ascertainment biasin flea-borne typhus surveillance in California
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee 2011–2019. K Yomogida, et al. 2025. Med Vet Entomol https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12816 Abstract. In California, public health disease surveillance data for flea-borne typhus (FBT) are generated…
FOR SALE: ACMAD JEEP WRANGLERS
Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District will be auctioning a Right-Hand-Drive Jeep from its Catch Basin program starting July 2nd here: https://www.govdeals.com/en/preview-asset/44/12922 Please contact Mark Wieland, Mechanical Specialist with any questions……
Spring fever: early spring predicts Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae) activity in northwestern California
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Rubino, FI., et al. 2025. Journal of Medical Entomology, XX(XX), 2025, 1–10 https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaf047 Abstract. In the far western United States, the bacterial agent of…
Influence of elevation on Ixodes pacificus (Acari: Ixodidae) nymph seasonality, abundance, and Borrelia infection prevalence in the Sierra Nevada foothills
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Andrews, E.S. et al. Journal of Medical Entomology, Volume 62, Issue 3, May 2025, Pages 690–699, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaf032 Abstract [shortened]: To determine the influence of…
Mark-Release-Recapture of Packed and Shipped Aedes aegypti with Wolbachia: Implications for Conducting Remote Incompatible Insect Technique Programs
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee Ohm, JR, et al. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 112(6), 2025, pp. 1313–1324 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.24-0262 Abstract. Male mosquitoes containing the endosymbiont Wolbachia (Wb1) can be…
News Briefs 6.18.2025
94th Annual Conference Call for Symposia Open!; Happy National Mosquito Control Awareness Week; Dead Bird Reporting and Mosquito Messaging; Save the Date: SIT Outreach Strategies Webinar; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming…
Dead Bird Reporting and Mosquito Messaging
California WNV and Dead Bird Call Center is open for reports from the public: Phone: 1-877-WNV-BIRD (1-877-968-2473) Online: https://westnile.ca.gov/report *Note for 2025 season: The Call Center is able to take…
The emergence of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico requires a binational One Health approach.
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Committee J. Foley et al. 2024. JAVMA/AVMA 262(5): 698. doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.07.0377 ABSTRACT Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is an international and quintessential One Health problem. This…
Nectar source and pollinator cross contamination and persistence of pyriproxyfen associated with the use of autodissemination techniques for mosquito control.
Submitted by the MVCAC VVBD Comittee SJ Kancharlapalli et al. 2022. JAMCA 38(3): 175-187. ABSTRACT. Controlling container inhabiting mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus is often difficult because…