POSSIBLE EXTIRPATION OF A SPECIES

Tom Wilmot

Midland County Mosquito Control

2180 N Meridian

Sanford, MI 48657

twilmot@co.midland.mi.us

ABSTRACT

This paper describes how the geology and history of mid-Michigan has facilitated the occurrence of unusual mosquito species. Source reduction efforts on the part of local industry, however, have resulted in the possible extirpation of one or more of these mosquitoes.