In this Issue:

Training and Certification Committee Survey

The MVCAC Training and Certifications Committee has developed a brief survey to better understand agency-level policies and practices related to preparing staff for the Vector Control Technician Certification exam. Designed to take no more than five minutes, the survey seeks input from all MVCAC agencies that support staff through the certification process, with each agency asked to submit one entry per organization. The goal is to identify and share best practices based on historic exam pass rates, helping to strengthen exam readiness across the state. No exam or agency-specific results will be shared and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) will conduct all analyses to ensure agency confidentiality.

For any questions or inquiries please reach out to:

Tristan Hallum

thallum@sgvmosquito.org

Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Committee Survey

The MVCAC Vector and Vector-Borne Disease Committee has developed the brief survey below to gather information on how districts respond to various West Nile virus indicators. We kindly ask that you or an appropriate team member complete the survey by August 1, 2025.

The collected responses will be compiled into a summary that will be shared with all districts. We hope this resource will support agencies in developing, reviewing, or refining their WNV response plans.

For any questions or inquiries please reach out to: 

Kelly Furey

kellyl@msmosquito.org