MVCAC

VCR Committee Meeting
2026-11-26 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-09-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month at 2:00pm PDT

Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

IVM Committee Meeting
2026-11-19 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-17 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30pm PDT

Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ASTMH Annual Meeting
2026-11-18 - 2026-11-22 | Gaylord National Harbor Maryland, MD, United States
Nov 18-22, 2026
Gaylord National Harbor, MD, USA
Two Pre-Meeting Courses will be offered on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, prior to the opening session of the Annual Meeting.

Clinical Pre-Meeting Course: Zoonotic and Vector-borne Diseases in an Era of Climate Change: A One Health Perspective
Wednesday, November 18 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time
Gaylord National Harbor National Harbor, Maryland (adjacent to Washington, DC)
This course will be in person and livestream. Register for Clinical Pre-Meeting Course
Medical Entomology Pre-Meeting Course: Vectors on the Move: The Changing Landscape of Vector-borne Disease
Wednesday, November 18 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Standard Time
Georgetown Capitol Campus Washington, DC

Shuttle service will be provided to and from the Gaylord National Harbor and Georgetown. Register Medical Entomology Pre-Meeting Course
ASTMH is committed to an open and diverse environment that is built on dignity and mutual respect for all members, participants and staff, free of discrimination.
Questions? Contact Buffy Finn, Membership, Subgroups and Courses Manager

Public Relations Committee
2026-11-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the second Wednesday of every month from 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting
2026-11-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-10-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-09-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 9:00am – 10:00am PDT

Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

MVCAC Planning Meeting
2026-11-02 - 2026-11-04 | DoubleTree SFO, 835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA, 94010-9949,, United States
Please click here to register so we know you will be joining us.
Hotel information:
DoubleTree by Hilton SF Airport
835 Airport Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
Hotel Reservation Link: MVCAC 2026 Fall & Planning Meeting
Hotel Room Block begins on Sunday 11/1, the meeting is from Monday – Wednesday.
Hotel booking deadline is October 12, 2026
Meeting Schedule (full schedule available here):
Monday, November 2: 2:00-5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (breakfast and lunch included; end by 5 pm)
Wednesday, November 4: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (breakfast included; end by 1 pm)

Lab Technologies Committee
2026-10-30 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Recurring monthly meetings on the last Friday of every month from 1:00pm – 2:00pm PDT
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control Association 2026 Annual Fall Meeting
2026-10-20 - 2026-10-21 | Penticton Lakeside Resort, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5, Canada
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO & VECTOR CONTROL ASSOCIATION
2026 ANNUAL FALL MEETING
OCTOBER 20-21 • PENTICTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA
MEETING DATES Tuesday-Wednesday October 20-21, 2026
LAKESIDE LOCATION Penticton Lakeside Resort 21 Lakeshore Drive West
ROOM BLOCK Reserve by September 8 Call 1-800-663-9400
Join vector control professionals from across the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada for two days of operational updates, research, networking, exhibits, and regional collaboration.
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM › VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM › EVENT FLYER
Member registration: $200 • Non-member registration: $250 • Late fee applies after October 2
WANT TO BE ON THE AGENDA? Send your presentation title and abstract to Matt Hutchinson, Baker Valley Vector Control District: bvvcd@thegeo.net Meeting details & room information • Explore the resort • www.NWMVCA.org
Room rates are quoted in Canadian dollars. Identify yourself with the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control Association when reserving.

Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-10-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
October 16, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Fall Board Meeting
2026-10-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Fall Board Meeting – Thursday, October 8th from 9:00 am to Noon – Virtual

Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-09-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
September 18, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting
2026-08-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Online
August 21, 2026
1:30 – 2:30 PM
Zoom meeting link is behind the MVCAC member login here.

World Mosquito Day
2026-08-20
August 20 is World Mosquito Day! Today we recognize the important role mosquito control plays in protecting public health. Help stop mosquitoes where they start – dump standing water, protect yourself from bites, and work with your local mosquito and vector control district. Together, we can keep California communities healthy. #WorldMosquitoDay

AMCA Webinar: What You Need to Know About Using Wolbachia to Control Mosquitoes
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
In the face of rising mosquito-borne disease outbreaks and growing insecticide resistance, novel strategies like Wolbachia are becoming essential tools. This session will provide a clear overview of how the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis affects mosquito biology, introduce the two primary control strategies (and how they work), and feature insights from industry experts on current and planned projects.
Faculty:

Dr. Eric Caragata, Assistant Professor, University of Florida
Dr. Stephen Dobson, CEO/Professor, MosquitoMate, Inc. & University of Kentucky
Dr. Bradley White, Principal Scientist/Director, Verily Life Sciences (Debug Project)

Register here

Summer Board Meeting
2026-07-30 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
Summer Board Meeting – Thursday, July 30th from 9:00 am to Noon – Virtual
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