Skip to main content
AMCA26 Main banner
Final Program


Icon Legend
This session is not in your schedule.
This session is in your schedule. Click again to remove it.

Mosquito Surveillance II

Mosquito Surveillance II

Mosquito Surveillance II

55 - Follow the buzz to plan your work

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:10 PM - 5:20 PM PDT
Location: B110
Abstract: AMCA 2026 Presentation Submission





Title: Follow the buzz to plan your work

Authors: Gabriela Perezchica-Harvey, Arturo Gutierrez, Melissa Snelling, Victor Hernandez, Diana Esparza-Ramirez, Mike Esparza, Mark Kensington, Marina Espejo, Eric Ortiz, Kim Hung, and Jennifer A. Henke

Abstract: The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District located in Indio, California, has a robust system of mosquito traps which was developed in the 1980s. The mosquito collections provide important data on the types and numbers of mosquitoes present. Over time, trap collections can change due to changes in the surrounding environment, which can influence the local mosquito density. In this presentation, we will highlight several changes to the program. This includes the addition of new trap types to accommodate new species and new programs. To optimize our trapping efforts, we are assessing trap locations to ensure they continue to be efficient at collecting mosquitoes. We are examining new trap sites in previously unmonitored areas and low-performing trap sites that were historically effective in collecting mosquitoes. By examining various gravid baits and trap designs, we are analyzing trap performance. The performance of the traps and the ability to adjust to shifting mosquito behaviors should be evaluated routinely to ensure a mosquito surveillance program stays efficient and in line with our mission.