Bi-Weekly

News Briefs

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

In this Issue:

Latest MVCAC Member News

 

MVCAC Member Highlights Mosquito Control on Fox40 for World Mosquito Day


In recognition of World Mosquito Day on August 20, MVCAC member Luz Robles with Sacramento-Yolo MVCD appeared on Studio 40 on Fox40 to discuss the vital role mosquito control plays in protecting public health.


During the segment, Luz addressed the global impact of mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit, current conditions in California—including increasing West Nile virus activity—and the importance of simple precautions to prevent mosquito bites.


The interview provided a valuable opportunity to highlight the ongoing work of mosquito and vector control districts and to remind viewers of practical steps they can take to protect themselves and their families.

Meritorious Service Award, Honorary Member Award and Service with Distinction Award Nominations Open


It's nomination time! Nominations are now open for MVCAC's Meritorious Service, Honorary Member, and the Service with Distinction Awards.  All nominations must be received in the MVCAC office by September 15.


For all award nominations, a list of the individuals qualifying accomplishments and achievements must also be received with the nomination letter. 

 

Please submit nominations via email to mvcac@mvcac.org or fax at 916-444-7462 attn: Award Nominations.


Please do not hesitate to contact the MVCAC office if you have any questions! 

MVCAC 95th Annual Conference Registration Now Open!


Registration for the 95th Annual Conference is now open for attendees and exhibitors! Visit our website to register today.

Call for Papers, Posters, and William C. Reeve's Award Applications Now Open


The theme for the 95th Annual MVCAC Conference is “Grand Challenges in Vector Control”. All submissions will be considered. The deadline for submission is November 6, 2026. Requests made following this date may not be honored and may not appear in the conference program.

 
 

News Worth Repeating

Upcoming Events

August

27

 

VCR Committee Meeting

Virtual

2:00PM – 3:00PM


August

28

 

Lab Technologies Committee Meeting

Virtual

1:00PM – 2:00PM


September

8

 

Regulatory Affairs Committee Meeting

Virtual

9:00AM – 10:00AM


September

9

 

PR Committee Meeting

Virtual

1:00PM – 2:00PM


September17

 

IVM Committee

Virtual

1:30PM – 2:30PM

September

18

 

Vector & Vector-borne Disease Committee Meeting

Virtual

1:30PM – 2:30PM


Research Papers and Industry Events

October

20

 

Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control Association 2026 Annual Fall Meeting

Penticton Lakeside Resort | Penticton, BC, Canada

October 20–21, 2026

November

18

 

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ASTMH Annual Meeting

Gaylord National Harbor Maryland | Maryland, USA

November 18–22, 2026

March

1-5

 

AMCA 2027 Annual Meeting

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch | St. Louis, MO

March 1–5, 2027

Mosquito control ramps up as dengue fever cases rise in Hillsborough and Pinellas WUSF


Accounting for spatial variation in weather factors predicts spatial variations in Culex quinquefasciatus abundance in the Desert Southwest


The First At-Home Test for Infected Ticks Could Improve Lyme Disease Diagnosis


Trait-based prediction of disease-vector mosquito invasion potential

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