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GIS and Data Management

GIS and Data Management

GIS and Data Management

Operational LiDAR use at Lee County Mosquito Control District

Thursday, March 26, 2026
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM PDT
Location: B110
Lee County Mosquito Control District implemented helicopter-mounted Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology to create high-resolution elevation models for refining larval mosquito habitat treatment boundaries in coastal and inland environments. The district mapped over 300,000 acres across Lee County during the 2026 dry-season (January to February), achieving vertical accuracy of 2.0 cm and horizontal point densities exceeding 30 points per square meter. The operational workflow integrated ground control surveys, helicopter-based data acquisition, and point-cloud processing software produced actionable elevation maps for field biologists to evaluate mosquito breeding habitat and design precise treatment plans for their area of responsibility. This presentation describes the equipment specifications, flight parameters, data processing methodology, cost–benefit outcomes, and lessons learned from large‑scale implementation of LiDAR for operational mosquito management.