Abstract: Mosquito-borne diseases, particularly West Nile virus (WNV), remain a persistent public health concern in Southern Nevada, yet Clark County currently lacks an organized mosquito abatement program. Limited information exists regarding residents’ awareness of mosquito risks, attitudes toward prevention, and willingness to support formal control efforts. This proposed study will assess community knowledge, attitudes, and willingness-to-pay (WTP) for a potential mosquito abatement program among adult residents in Clark County, Nevada. The survey instrument will be adapted from a previously validated study conducted in Harris, Tarrant and Hidalgo Counties, Texas on public acceptance of mosquito control, with modifications to reflect the environmental and policy context of Southern Nevada. A cross-sectional survey will be administered online through Qualtrics and distributed across community networks to capture demographic characteristics, prior experiences with mosquitoes, perceived risk, and support for various funding mechanisms. Planned analyses will include descriptive statistics and regression models to identify factors associated with support for mosquito control initiatives. These findings are expected to generate foundational evidence to inform policy discussions and support the future development of a mosquito abatement district in Clark County. By establishing baseline community attitudes, this study aims to guide public health planning and enhance vector-borne disease prevention efforts in Southern Nevada.
