Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) – The Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) is a non-profit association created to promote effective and environmentally sound control of disease-transmitting and pestiferous mosquitoes and other arthropods of public health importance, develop and enhance public interest, awareness, and support for the control of mosquitoes, and provide for the scientific advancement of members through our meetings, training and education.

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Upcoming Events

FMCA T. Wainwright Miller Scholarship and The Cyrus R. Lesser Memorial fund applications are live. Submit your application by September 1, 2021.

Two scholarships are offered by the Florida Mosquito Control Foundation for students seeking degrees in fields related to arthropod control with emphasis on Public Health. Individuals may apply for both scholarships, however, the same student cannot be selected both scholarships in the same year. Previous winners are eligible to apply as long the scholarship requirements are met. Winners are expected to attend the annual FMCA meeting and attendance will be partially supported by the FMCF.

FMCA Annual Conference

Dates: November 15 – 18, 2021

Location: Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, FL

Any Florida Mosquito Control Association member in good standing may nominate a candidate for any of the 6 FMCA awards by submitting to the Awards Committee a short biographical sketch and an appraisal of the nominee’s accomplishments deemed worthy of the award. Typically this should be between one and three pages in length. There is no official nomination form. Endorsements and written support from other colleagues are encouraged and will add weight to the nomination. All submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within one week, please contact the Awards Committee Chair. Nominations must be received by Friday, August 27, 2021.

6th Annual Florida Entomologist & Biologist Roundtable

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Time: 9 AM- 3:30 PM EST W/ 1 hour lunch break

View more details under the events tab.

Dodd Training Courses will be held on January 31 – February 3, 2022 at the Gainesville Hilton

ANNOUNCEMENT: The FMCA is excited to announce Dodd Training Courses will be held on January 31 – February 3, 2022 at the Gainesville Hilton. A full series of Courses that the FMCA Community has grown to expect will be offered both in-person and virtually. Mark your calendar and more information will soon be available.

Dodd Short Course Proposal

Recent News

Scientists have identified a new species of mosquito in Florida. I’s called Aedes scapularis. Lawrence Reeves, an entomologist and research scientist with the University of Florida, identified them among mosquitoes he collected near Everglades National Park in 2019… Read more here

Spread the word about National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, June 20-26, 2021! Here are some tips from AMCA on how your district can involve the community! #FightTheBite

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2021 FMCA Membership Renewals are happening now!

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