Use Gulf South VECTOR’s World Mosquito Day social media toolkit to download and share content to raise awareness of mosquito-borne diseases, the risks mosquitoes pose, and the role science, surveillance, and prevention play in protecting our communities.
Attend the 2026 MPCA Summer Meeting on August 18 in Pearl, Mississippi. Join pest management professionals for educational sessions, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, and CEU credits hosted by the Mississippi Pest Control Association.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2026, to join the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) Young Professionals (YPs) Committee for the 2026–2027 term. Open positions include Co-Chair and Committee Member. Serving on the YPs Committee is an excellent
Join the 2026 Mosquito Academy in New Orleans, September 22–24, for three days of hands-on vector control training covering mosquito biology, surveillance, arbovirus testing, insecticide resistance, pesticide safety, and mosquito identification. Designed for mosquito control and public health professionals, this certified academy provides practical skills
Join NOLA BugFest on October 10, 2026, for a free family science festival in New Orleans featuring live insects, wildlife, hands-on activities, and STEM fun.
Attend the Mosquito BEACONS Invasive Mosquito Management Workshop for hands-on training in mosquito surveillance, QGIS, and vector ID.
Download Gulf South VECTOR’s Mosquito Control Awareness Week toolkit to bring awareness to the work of mosquito control professionals and encourage community participation in reducing mosquito risk.
Download Gulf South VECTOR’s mosquito hotspot social media toolkit to help communities reduce standing water, prevent mosquito breeding, and stay healthy.
Gulf South VECTOR has released a new downloadable social media toolkit focused on Hurricane Preparedness and Mosquito Awareness tips, including how to prepare, what to gather in case of an evacuation, how to prepare your home, and post-storm response tips for removing mosquito habitats.
Download Gulf South VECTOR’s free Repellent Use at Sporting Events Social Media Toolkit to help promote mosquito and tick bite prevention at outdoor sporting events and watch parties. Featuring expert-reviewed graphics and ready-to-use messaging, this toolkit makes it easy for organizations, agencies, and businesses to