News Briefs 9.9.2026

$250,000 Secured in the State Budget for DART; Hannah Romo Appointed Chief of CDPH Vector-Borne Disease Section; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; MVCAC 95th Annual Conference; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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$250,000 Secured in the State Budget for DART

MVCAC successfully secured $250,000 in one-time funding in the California State Budget for the UC Davis Arbovirus Research and Training (DART) Laboratory, helping protect a critical statewide resource for mosquito and vector control.

DART provides essential services that many local agencies cannot provide on their own, including testing for emerging mosquito-borne diseases such as Zika, dengue and chikungunya; establishing statewide standards for arbovirus testing; and providing emergency testing when local laboratories are unable to operate. More than 65% of California’s mosquito districts rely on DART to help test mosquitoes.

This specialized capacity is increasingly important as invasive Aedes mosquitoes continue to spread and locally acquired dengue becomes a growing reality in California. The $250,000 investment helps keep DART operational, maintain its expert staff and ensure California has the testing and emergency response capacity needed to detect and respond to emerging mosquito-borne diseases. MVCAC and DART will continue working together on a long-term solution to sustain these critical services.

News Briefs 8.26.2026

MVCAC Member Highlights Mosquito Control on Fox40 for World Mosquito Day; Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Open; MVCAC 95th Annual Conference Registration Now Open!; Call for Papers, Posters, and William C. Reeve’s Award Applications Now Open; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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Award Nominations 2026

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 15.

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! 

MVCAC Member Highlights Mosquito Control on Fox40 for World Mosquito Day

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 in protecting public health.

During the segment, Luz addressed the global impact of mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit, current conditions in California—including increasing West Nile virus activity—and the importance of simple precautions to prevent mosquito bites.

The interview provided a valuable opportunity to highlight the ongoing work of mosquito and vector control districts and to remind viewers of practical steps they can take to protect themselves and their families.

Watch the full segment here: https://vimeo.com/1219310983/1daf76aaa1?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

News Briefs 8.12.2026

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; Upcoming call for California invasive species grant proposals; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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Upcoming call for California invasive species grant proposals

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 work on minimizing the ecological, economic, and human health impacts caused by invasive species. The request will be open to a wide variety of applicants with preference for projects that restore and protect biodiversity and ecosystem health, priority for projects increasing regional or statewide programmatic capacity, and priority for projects that provide direct and meaningful benefits to disadvantaged communities. The call for proposals is scheduled to be released in late summer or early fall with a draft version available online (https://www.iscc.ca.gov/docs/cisac_iscc_website_prop_4_grant_guidelines.pdf) along with more information here: https://www.iscc.ca.gov/climate-bond-funding.html.

MVCAC 2027 Call for Papers, Posters and William C. Reeve’s Award Application Now Open

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 even if your paper does not fit into one of these topics. All submissions will be considered. The deadline for submission is November 6, 2026. Requests made following this date may not be honored and may not appear in the conference program.
 
Submissions for the below and general topics are being solicited:
  • Advancing the Sterile Insect Technique for Mosquito Control: Science, Operations, and Impact
  • Advancing UAS in Mosquito Control: Standards, Science, and Operational Practice
  • Beyond the Press Release: Strategic Communications for Modern Vector Control
  • From Risk to Readiness: Preparing for a High-Stakes Prop 218 Funding Measure
  • Grand Challenges in Administrative
  • Grand Challenges in Operations
  • Grand Challenges in Outreach
  • Grand Challenges in Surveillance/Laboratory Technologies
  • Presidents’ Circle
  • Pushing the Limits: Technology’s Role in 21st-Century & Vector Control & Tech to the Rescue: How Innovation Kept Mosquito Control Moving Through a Year of Disruption
  • When Surveillance Triggers Outreach: Geo-Targeted Resident Communication During Invasive Aedes Response
  • You Thought This Job Was About Mosquitoes?
When submitting your abstract, you will have the option to select ‘oral’ presentation or ‘poster’ presentation. Please select the correct presentation format and then complete the required information. You will have a chance to save and review your submission before pressing the ‘Submit’ button. 
 
Questions? Please reach out to Meeting and Events Manager, Jessica Miller at jemiller@amgroup.us
 

Call for the 2027 Poster Session and William E. Walton Poster Competition

Applications for the 2027 Poster Session and William E. Walton Poster Competition will be accepted through November 6, 2026. 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.
 
When submitting for this category, select poster submission and at the end of your submission it will ask if this poster is for the competition, be sure to select yes before final submission.
 

2027 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award

Applications for the 2027 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award will be accepted through November 6, 2026. 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.
 
Please select from the drop down menu: William Reeves new investigator award then complete your submission as instructed.
 
 

Nominee for 2027-2028 Vice President Announced

Congratulations to Jodi Holeman, District Manager of Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District on accepting the Nominating Committee’s nomination for Vice President for the 2027-2028 year. For information on Jodi’s achievements, please click here.

Additionally, per the MVCAC bylaws, nominations from the floor must be sought. As this wasn’t handled at the Summer meeting, please submit any nominees by August 21st to svalente@amgroup.us to be considered on the ballot.

Ballots will be emailed out prior to the Fall board meeting for final vote from districts.

News Briefs 7.29.2026

July 30 Board Meeting Agenda Packet Now Available; Active Job Opportunities in Mosquito & Vector Control; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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News Briefs 7.15.2026

95th Annual MVCAC Conference Call for Symposia Deadline Extended; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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Security Awareness: Be Alert for ClickFix Verification Scams

From Coachella Valley MVCD
 
The Information Technology Department would like to make everyone aware of a growing cyber threat known as the ClickFix Scam.
 
ClickFix is a social engineering technique used by cybercriminals to trick users into infecting their own computers with malware. Unlike traditional phishing emails, this attack often appears on what looks like a legitimate website. In many cases, the website itself has been compromised, causing an otherwise trusted site to display a fraudulent verification message.
 
The fake verification screen may claim that you must “Verify you are human” or “Complete a security check” before you can continue. It then instructs you to press Windows + R, open a command window, Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt, paste a command that has been copied to your clipboard, and press Enter.
Please remember the following:
  • A legitimate “Verify you are human” or CAPTCHA challenge will never ask you to open Windows Run, Command Prompt, PowerShell, Terminal, or any other system tool.
  • Windows does not use a verification window that requires users to run commands to prove they are not a robot.
  • The command that is copied to your clipboard is typically hidden from you, meaning you do not know what is actually being executed on your computer.
  • Running the command can download and install malware, ransomware, password stealers, or other malicious software that may compromise both your computer and the District’s network.
If you encounter a webpage that instructs you to run a command on your computer to verify your identity or prove you are human:
  1. Do not press Windows + R or open any command-line application.
  2. Do not paste or execute any command.
  3. Close the browser window immediately.
  4. Contact the Information Technology Department before continuing.
Your awareness is one of the most effective defenses against cyber threats. If something does not seem right or you are unsure whether a message or webpage is legitimate, please contact your district’s Information Technology Department.

News Briefs 7.1.2026

95th Annual MVCAC Conference Call for Symposia Open!; MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2026-27 Dues; Surge in West Nile virus activity expected to rise in Sacramento this summer; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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News Briefs 6.17.2026

National Mosquito Control Awareness Week PR Resources are Here; 95th Annual MVCAC Conference Call for Symposia Open!; Why Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in California; MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2026-27 Dues; Mentorship as a Public Health Responsibility; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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Press Release: Ahead of FIFA World Cup Events, California Mosquito Districts Urge Residents and Visitors to Prevent Mosquito Bites

During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week (June 21–27, 2026) and FIFA World Cup activities (June 11-July 19, 2026) across California, mosquito districts are urging the public to prevent mosquito bites.

SACRAMENTO, CA – As the world converges on California for FIFA World Cup events, and as the country observes National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, California’s local mosquito and vector control districts are urging residents and visitors to prevent mosquito bites and control mosquitoes. Invasive Aedes mosquitoes — capable of transmitting dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever — continue to spread across the state and are now established in 28 counties. Many districts are responding to this increasing public health threat by deploying an innovative tool called Sterile Insect Technique (SIT). SIT is effective in reducing invasive Aedes mosquitoes, which are typically difficult to control, but this innovative technology can be very costly.

Read the full press release.

 

News Briefs 6.03.2026

Update on Debug Wolbachia SIT Experimental Use Permits; In Memory of Peter Esraelian; MVCAC Proposition 218 Resources; SIT Implementation Survey; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; NEW MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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MVCAC Corporate Member Fiscal Status Report Submission for 2026-27 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 5.20.2026

MVCAC 2026 Yearbook Now Available; Updated MVCAC Bylaws Posted; West Nile Virus Detected in Alameda County; Hantavirus Outreach Materials Available; Tick bites surge, sending many to ER. Maps show where.; West Nile Virus Detected Early In Pico Rivera, Long Beach Mosquito Samples; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers; NEW MVCAC Issue Notification Form

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MVCAC News Briefs 5.06.2026

Call for Papers Deadline Extended to 5/8; Bay Area Mosquito Season Starting Early – MVCAC Member Districts Are Ready; Lyme Disease Awareness Month; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 4.22.2026

California officials raise alarms over early mosquito season due to unusually warm winter; Celebrate California Mosquito Awareness Week with us!; West Nile Virus and Dead Bird Call Center Now Open; Sentinel Chicken Order Pickup; Call for Papers Deadline Extended to 5/8; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 4.8.2026

California Mosquito Awareness Week Materials Coming TOMORROW; CA District Survey: SIT Investment Projections; Call for Papers; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 03.25.2026

MVCAC Legislative Days; CA District Survey: SIT Investment Projections; Call for Papers; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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News Briefs 3.11.2026

Yearbook Survey; Call for Papers; CA District Survey: SIT Investment Projections; News Worth Repeating; Upcoming Events; Research Papers

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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

Register Here

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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