Join MVCAC at Special Districts Legislative Days

You are Cordially Invited to Special Districts Legislative Days

With MVCAC serving as a proud Partner

April 7 and 8 at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento

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Don’t miss your chance to come together with local leaders from all types of special districts throughout the state to engage and advocate on behalf of the communities you serve.

MVCAC is a Partner of this legislative conference where mosquito and vector control districts can work with our fellow special districts of all types on issues that matter to all of us as we take action on shared priorities, including:

  • CEQA
  • Revenue for Infrastructure
  • Public Works Planning, Permitting, and Contracting
  • Brown Act Open Meeting Requirements
  • Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision Systems
  • Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Employment Practices and Workers’ Compensation

Register on or before March 6 for an Early Bird Discount!

News Brief 2.25.2026

February 4, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Now Available; Conference Survey; MVCAC Legislative Days Hotel Booking Cutoff February 25; Follow MVCAC on LinkedIn; 2026 Sentinel Chicken Order Forms Due 2/28; Reminder to Districts – NPDES Reports Due 3/1; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 2.11.2026

Share Your Conference Memories; Conference Survey; Webinar: Are Your ADA Compliant?; MVCAC Legislative Days – March 10-11 Hotel Booking Cutoff February 20 – Book Now!; CalATBI Collaboration; 2026 Sentinel Chicken Order Forms Available Now; Reminder to Districts – NPDES Reports Due March 1; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Impersonating MVCAC Leadership

MVCAC leadership recently received phishing emails impersonating President Paula Macedo. These messages originated from a fake Gmail address (president441616@gmail.com) and requested urgent payments to vendors via PayPal or Zelle (e.g., $1,769 reimbursement promised).

 

Key Red Flags:

  • Sender uses a non-MVCAC email address (always verify against known @mvcac.org addresses).
  • Requests for personal payments, gift cards, Venmo/Zelle, etc.—MVCAC never handles finances this way.
  • Scammers exploit public website info (names/titles) to craft convincing emails; no system breach occurred.

 

What to Do If You Receive Similar Emails:

  1. Do not respond, click links, or send money—delete immediately.
  2. Verify directly: Contact the supposed sender via their known MVCAC email or phone.
  3. Report to the FBI (ic3.gov) and FTC (reportfraud.ftc.gov).
  4. Forward suspicious emails to MVCAC staff for awareness.

 

Please share this advisory with your staff and remain vigilant. Phishing attempts targeting associations like ours are increasingly common. Thank you for your ongoing vigilance in protecting our community.

 

Questions? Contact Megan MacNee, Executive Director.

News Briefs 1.28.2026

MVCAC 94th Annual Conference – See You in Rancho Mirage!; Registration Now Open for MVCAC Legislative Day and Spring Committee Meetings; 2026 Sentinel Chicken Order Forms Available Now; Phishing Alert: Fraudulent Emails Impersonating MVCAC Leadership; Reminder to Districts – NPDES Reports Due March 1; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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2026 Sentinel Chicken Order Forms Available Now!

ORDER NOW!

Chickens are being supplied by Vega Farms

Please return order form by February 28, 2026 Via email or fax to 916-444-7462

Northern and Southern* Region: (Vega Farms)
Pick-up: April, specific date TBD
Location: 6957 East Dixon Ave. Dixon, CA 95620 (same as last year)

Southern Region: (Maust Family Farms)
*As an alternative, Southern California districts have the option of purchasing chickens from Maust
Family Farms but will need to coordinate purchasing and pickup directly with Maust. They sell adult
chickens to the public at any time. Their contact information is:
13107 East End Ave Chino, CA 91710
(909) 517-3914 | https://maustfamilyfarms.com

Questions: please email or call R’Mani White in Membership at rwhite@amgroup.us or (916) 440-0826 ext 125.

News Brief January 14, 2026

Beyond the Sessions: All the Fun Awaits at the 94th Annual MVCAC Conference!; February 4, 2026 Board Meeting Agenda Packet Now Available; Reminder to Districts – NPDES Reports Due March 1; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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Reminder to Districts – NPDES reports due March 1

A reminder that our individual annual reports are due March 1. Reports should be sent to the State Water Resources Control Board (DWQ-PesticidesNPDES@waterboards.ca.gov and copied to mvcac@mvcac.org. The MVCAC NPDES coalition report is underway; any significant abnormalities should be reported to your regional liaison or to Gary Goodman (gwgoodman@fightthebite.net) to pass on to our report writer.

News Brief 12.31.2025

MVCAC December Board Meeting Minutes Now Available; MVCAC 94th Annual Conference; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 12.18.2025

Apply to be on the DPR SPM Advisory Committee; MVCAC December Planning & Board Meeting Recap; MVCAC 94th Annual Conference – Early Bird Rate Deadline Extended to 12/30!; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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 Now; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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

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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

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News Briefs 10.22.2025

MVCAC Planning Meeting; 4th California One Health Symposium; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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 Feedback!; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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

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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

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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 this year, submissions will be collected using the Cadmium Scorecard system.  Submissions gathered here: Submitter Login Page – Call for Papers and Presentations – 94th Annual Conference & Exhibitor Showcase* 

 

Join us for this reimagined conference by presenting at the conference!  The following symposia are currently secured: 

  • Tried/Failed: The Importance of Finding Nothing 
  • Start Them Early! Vector Education In and Out of the Classroom 
  • Partners in Service: Strengthening Administrative Support in Vector Control 
  • Agency Administrative, Finance, and HR Strategies 
  • Disaster Response in Vector Control 
  • Stopping the Bite: SIT and the Future of Mosquito Control 
  • Buzz Off!  Engaging Messaging in Mosquito Prevention 
  • Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control, technology unleashed 

Have a talk that doesn’t fit in these sessions?  Do not worry, you can still submit! ALL topics will be considered. 

We look forward to seeing your submission!  As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to MVCAC: mvcac@mvcac.org 

 

*Note, if you have an account already with Cadmium as an attendee of last year’s conference or AMCA conferences, you will just need to sign in.  If not, please create a new account. 

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 Meeting Minutes Now Available; World Mosquito Day Outreach Materials Now Available; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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.

Award Criteria: 

  • Honorary Membership – for any person who has rendered exceptional, distinguished service in the interest of mosquito or vector control in the state of California 
  • Meritorious Service- for any member or nonmember who have made special and significant contributions to the field of mosquito control in the State of California or elsewhere 
  • Service with Distinction- may be conferred on those who have made a significant contribution to fulfilling the mission of the Association. They must meet the following criteria: Made exceptional professional or voluntary service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of the Association; have earned national or international distinction for their services in the subject of mosquito and vector control; have made a significant contribution to any local community within the jurisdiction of their agency and focused on mosquito and vector control. 

Honorary and Meritorious Service requires 5 letters from district managers in support of their nomination. Service with Distinction nominations can come from any MVCAC member. 

For all award nominations, a list of the individuals qualifying accomplishments and achievements must also be received with the nomination letter. 

Please submit nominations via email to mvcac@mvcac.org or fax at 916-444-7462 attn: Award Nominations.

Please do not hesitate to contact the MVCAC office if you have any questions! 

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 Support Mosquito Control Funding; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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 in the field of mosquito and vector control research and operations in honor of the late Dr. William (Bill) E. Walton who was passionate about and committed his career to entomology and vector ecology. Presentations entered to compete should be focused on basic, applied science or scientific methods, include a clear hypothesis, experiment(s), and result(s), and cannot be purely theoretical. For more information, please refer to the William E. Walton Poster Competition guidelines and rules documents. This application is for all poster submissions, interested applicants for the Walton Competition must opt-in to the competition on the application form.

Poster / Walton Competition Requirements

Poster Presenter Tips

  1. Your poster must be easily read from 2 – 3 feet
  2. Use “simple” fonts large enough to be viewed 2 – 3 feet away from the
  3. Recommended sans serif fonts are Tahoma, Calibri, or Arial. Not recommended are serif fonts like Times New Roman, Book Antiqua or other artistic fonts. Maximum poster size is 3 feet high by 4 feet
  4. Use contrasting colors that are easy to
  5. Have another staff member proofread the document and provide feedback on the
  6. Use a consistent format for text and headings throughout the
  7. Make your graphics large enough to read clearly at 2 – 3 feet away from the
  8. Include your title, author name(s) and affiliation(s) and contact information, either email or telephone, for all the authors if more than
  9. Consider having more graphic illustrations and fewer
  10. It is highly recommended to have reduced copies (8.5”x11” or 8.5” x 14”) available near your poster. (required for Walton competition)
  11. Winners will be notified in person. First place wins  $300, Second place wins $200 and Third place wins $100.

All Poster Presenter Guidelines

  1. The Author will be responsible for transporting the poster and for travel to and from the
  2. You must register for the conference to present your poster for judging.
  3. Your poster must be arranged in the following: Abstract, Introduction/Background, Objectives, Methods/materials, Results, Discussion/Conclusion, References (required for Walton competition)
  4. Prepare your poster in landscape orientation, a typical poster size is 24 x 36,” you will be sharing a poster stand with another presenter, using the recommended size ensures both posters fit on the
  5. All Posters will be
  6. Do not mount your posters on foam board. Posters will be hung on a fabric covered poster stand. Appropriate attachment items to hang the posters are provided and may include thumbtacks, straight pins, or
  7. Authors are responsible for displaying their posters in the correct location. Site specific instructions will be sent out prior to the
  8. Presenters should be prepared to be at their posters during the lunch period on Monday at the conference. (this is required for the Walton competition judging).
  9. Posters are displayed from Sunday afternoon through the end of the meeting on Tuesday. They MUST be displayed by Monday morning at 8 AM (required for Walton competition or they cannot be judged). Authors are responsible for removing their posters by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday or as directed by the Conference Coordinator. Any posters not picked up will be

Walton Competition Requirements

  1. You must submit either a short abstract or full abstract for your poster when signing up for the
  2. Reduced copies of your poster are required for judging and must be provided at the conference
  3. Winners will be announced at the Tuesday evening banquet
 
 

2026 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award

Applications for the 2026 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award will be accepted through November 3, 2025. The William C. Reeves New Investigator Award, memorializing Dr. William C. Reeves, who was a renowned University of California entomologist, is sponsored by the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC).The award is presented to the best scientific paper submitted and presented at the annual MVCAC conference. The Reeves New Investigator Award application differs from the MVCAC Call for Papers, if you have an additional speaking topic for the Call for Papers, please follow that application and guidelines.

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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 Now Available; Research Papers; For Sale: ACMAD Jeep Wranglers

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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

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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 Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 6.4.2025

Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report for 2025-26 Dues; National Mosquito Control Awareness Week; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2025-26 Dues

It’s that time of year again! Please fill out and email or fax back this year’s MVCAC Fiscal Status Report Form for your district’s MVCAC dues to be calculated.

Dues for Corporate Members are due on July 1st of each year for the fiscal year ending June 30th of the following year. Unpaid dues will be considered late on September 1st. After September 1st, a late notice will be sent which will include a $50 late payment fee. Corporate members that do not pay their dues and late fee by October 31st will be dropped from the membership rolls.

If you are interested in continuing to contribute to the West Nile Virus Call Center and indicate the amount you would like to contribute. That information then will be passed along to Heluyna Health who will provide the billing. MVCAC is only providing them the information and not providing billing services.

Second, as more and more work is being done assisting our International districts, we established a fund to help offset costs if a district member should want to go help with these efforts but may have a district that cannot fully provide monetary support. If you are able to give a little bit into this fund, please note on the dues sheet how much and we will bill you for the amount. This fund is not being budgeted into our annual budget, will only show as a pass through amount and will not be used for any other association costs.

Also, please do note that if you pay your membership dues via credit card, we will then bill you for the credit card fee per MVCAC policy.

Please feel free to contact the office if you have any questions. Thank you for supporting MVCAC. 

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News Briefs 5.28.2025

Upcoming Events; MVCAC 2025 Yearbook is Now Available; Volunteers Needed; MVCAC 2025-2026 Budget Approved; May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; CEQA Status Update; Request for Participation in Oropouche Virus Vector Surveillance; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; News

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News Briefs 5.21.2025

Upcoming Events; MVCAC 2025 Yearbook is Now Available; Volunteers Needed; MVCAC 2025-2026 Budget Approved; May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; CEQA Status Update; Request for Participation in Oropouche Virus Vector Surveillance; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Nymphal Ixodes pacificus are most active in the spring and early summer in California. These tiny ticks pose a greater risk of transmitting Lyme disease.

Get CDPH messaging and resources to share in May:

 

News Briefs 4.30.2025

Upcoming Events; MVCAC 2025 Yearbook is Now Available; Volunteers Needed; MVCAC 2025-2026 Budget Approved; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; CEQA Status Update; Monarch Butterfly Proposed Rule Comment Period; Merced County MAD Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 6, 2025; Request for Participation in Oropouche Virus Vector Surveillance; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 4.23.2025

Upcoming Events; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; CEQA Status Update; Monarch Butterfly Proposed Rule Comment Period; Merced County MAD Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 6, 2025; Request for Participation in Oropouche Virus Vector Surveillance; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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Monarch butterfly proposed rule comment period

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has a proposed rule listing monarch butterflies as an endangered species. AMCA and MVCAC will be providing comment letters on the proposed 4(d) rule regarding the use of pesticides in areas where monarch butterflies are. The comment period was extended and is open until May 19. If you previously submitted a letter, thank you! If you did not before and would like to do so, please see some guidance from AMCA.

US FWS page: https://www.fws.gov/initiative/pollinators/save-monarch

AMCA page: https://www.mosquito.org/monarch3/

News Briefs 4.16.2025

Upcoming Events; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; It’s Mosquito Awareness Week! April 13-19; Merced County MAD Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 6, 2025; Request for Participation in Oropouche Virus Vector Surveillance; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 4.09.2025

Upcoming Events; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; Mosquito Awareness Week April 13-19; Request for Participation in Oropouche Virus Vector Surveillance; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 4.02.2025

Upcoming Events; Legislative Day at the California State Capitol; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; Save the Date – Mosquito Awareness Week April 13-19; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 3.26.2025

Upcoming Events; Legislative Day at the California State Capitol; Insecticide Resistance Toolkits; Save the Date – Mosquito Awareness Week April 13-19; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 3.19.2025

MVCAC Legislative Day & Spring Meeting – You MUST register to join!; Essential Workshop on Disaster Preparedness at Spring Meeting Monday, March 24th; Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 3.12.2025

MVCAC Legislative Day & Spring Meeting; Essential Workshop on Disaster Preparedness at Spring Meeting Monday, March 24th; Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 3.5.2025

MVCAC Legislative Day & Spring Meeting – Room Block Closes Monday, March 10; Essential Workshop on Disaster Preparedness at Spring Meeting Monday, March 24th; Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 2.26.2025

MVCAC Legislative Day & Spring Meeting; Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; Legendary Medical Entomologist Bruce Eldridge Dies at 91; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; 2025 Sentinel Chicken Orders Available Now – Return order form by February 28, 2025; University of California Vertebrate Pest Council Seminar Series; Reminder to Districts – NPDES reports due March 1; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 2.19.2025

MVCAC Legislative Day & Spring Meeting; Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; Legendary Medical Entomologist Bruce Eldridge Dies at 91; Information session on Proposed Listing of Monarch Butterflies as Endangered; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; 2025 Sentinel Chicken Orders Available Now; University of California Vertebrate Pest Council Seminar Series; Reminder to Districts – NPDES reports due March 1; For Sale: Sacramento-Yolo MVCD Jeep Wranglers; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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Legendary Medical Entomologist Bruce Eldridge Dies at 91

His Exemplary Military, Academic and Administrative Career Spanned Six Decades

by Kathy Keatley Garvey February 13, 2025

UC Davis professor emeritus Bruce Frederick Eldridge, an internationally recognized medical entomologist whose exemplary military,  academic and administrative career spanned more than six decades, died Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Davis at age 91. 

Dr. Eldridge began his entomology career in the U.S. Army, chairing the Department of Entomology, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, D.C., from 1969 to 1977. He completed his 21-year military career in 1978, retiring as a colonel, and then served as professor and chair of the Oregon State University Department of Entomology from 1978 to 1986. He joined the UC Davis entomology faculty in 1986, and directed the statewide UC Mosquito Research Program (UCMRP) for 14 years.

A highlight of his career: receiving the international Harry Hoogstraal Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Entomology in 2007 from the American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. At the time, Eldridge was one of only 15 entomologists to receive the award since 1987, and the third at UC Davis.

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News Briefs 2.12.2025

MVCAC Legislative Day & Spring Meeting; Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; January 29, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Available Now; Glossary of Terms; New 2025 California Laws Impacting Public Agencies; Grassroots Advocacy Outreach; 2025 Sentinel Chicken Orders Available Now; University of California Vertebrate Pest Council Seminar Series; Reminder to Districts – NPDES reports due March 1; For Sale: Sacramento-Yolo MVCD Jeep Wranglers; Send in Tick Program Updates; News

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News Briefs 2.5.2025

Save the Date MVCAC 2026 Annual Conference; 93rd Annual Conference – Thank You; Check Out the 93rd Annual Conference Video!; Congratulations William Walton Poster Session Winners; Grassroots Advocacy Outreach; Save the Date: MVCAC Legislative Day; 2025 Sentinel Chicken Orders Available Now; AMCA Announces Request for Pre-Proposals for evaluating Culicoides control technologies and related topics. Submissions due by Friday, February 7th; University of California Vertebrate Pest Council Seminar Series; Reminder to Districts – NPDES reports due March 1; For Sale: Sacramento-Yolo MVCD Jeep Wranglers; Send in Tick Program Updates – Updated contact; Grassroots Advocacy; News

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Congratulations 2025 William E. Walton Poster Session Winners

The William Walton Poster session is in honor of the late William (Bill) E. Walton, PhD, who was passionate about and committed to his career in entomology and Vector Ecology. The objective of the competition is to recognize exceptional poster presentations in the field of mosquito and vector control research and operations in his honor.

 

1st Place: Alexandra Echenberg, Coachella Valley MVCD

Evaluating a Drone Application of VectoBac FG+ in a Duck Club Pond

 

2nd Place: Lemya Mohamed, University of the Pacific

Evaluating a Drone Application of VectoBac FG+ in a Duck Club Pond

 

3rd Place: Naomi Putirka, UC San Francisco

Investigating the prevalence and ecology of a novel SFG Rickettsia in the San Francisco Bay Area

(she did not provide a PDF of her poster)

Thank you for joining us at the 93rd Annual MVCAC Conference

Thank you to all who joined us last week at our 93rd Annual MVCAC Conference in Oakland, CA!  We had over 100 speakers, over 500 attendees, 24 exhibitors and a robust 2 days of events!  We look forward to seeing everyone next year at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas, February 1-3, 2026.

We’d love to also collect any photos that were taken during the event to help with future marketing. A Google photo album has been created and can be found here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/7RUP8AN3p8DPCdBm8

The post event survey has gone out, we encourage everyone to fill this in to help us shape our program for next year and continue to strive to provide a top-notch experience to our attendees. If you did not receive it, but were an attendee, please let us know.

 

THANK YOU to our Event Sponsors

AMGUARD

Azelis

Central Life Sciences

Clarke

Five Star Bank

SCI

Target Specialty products

Valent Biosciences

Veseris

2025 Sentinel Chicken Order Forms Available Now!

ORDER NOW!

Chickens are being supplied by Vega Farms

Please return order form by February 28, 2025 Via email or fax to 916-444-7462

Northern and Southern Region

Pick-up date: Early April, specific date and location TBD (Yolo County)

 

The address for the farm will be provided as soon as we have it.

Questions: please email or call R’Mani White in Membership at rwhite@amgroup.us or (916) 440-0826 ext 125.