131 - Semi-Field and Field Evaluations of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Based Applications of Altosid XR-G and VectoBac G in St. Johns County, Florida

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

10:45 AM - 10:55 AM PDT

Location: B116

Presenter(s)

Connor Kuppe

Biological Technician
Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

Co-Author(s)

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Morgan Duett, n/a

Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States
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Kyle Arber, n/a

Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States
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Atom Rosales, ‎

Director of Technical Development
Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States
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Joseph Bonaccorsi, n/a

Drone Pilot
Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States
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Dena Oliva, n/a

Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States
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Joseph Diclaro, n/a

Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States
Whitney Qualls, PhD

Assistant Director
Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

Abstract: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) provide a new tool for vector control; however, their novelty presents limitations in application practices. To address these limitations, UAV-based larvicide applications were conducted within semi-field and field settings. Semi-field testing revealed swath widths, deposition patterns, and moderate efficacy against wild mosquitoes, while adult trapping, larval surveys, and landing rate counts demonstrated statistically insignificant effects of field treatments. This study highlights UAV application considerations and identifies priorities for future research.