NMCA Mosquito ID Class – 2020

 

The NMCA Executive Board has organized a mosquito identification class for interested NMCA members at the Cape Cod Community College on May 15 from 9am-3pm. Lunch will be provided free of charge for all participants and is sponsored by Central Life Sciences. There will be 3 CEU credits for Massachusetts pesticide applicators in categories 46, 47, and the CORE license. There is no cost to attend this class.

 

First preference is given to current NMCA members, please check this link for information on membership in NMCA: http://www.nmca.org/membership.htm

 

Registration is now open and is limited to 20 participants, first come first served – please click the button below and register individually. Thank you.

 

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1        

 

AGENDA:

 

 

 

9:00 – 10:20

Introduction to Mosquito Morphology and Genera

Kaitlyn O’Donnell, Entomologist, Norfolk County Mosquito Control

 

 

 

10:30 – 11:50

A is for Aedes

Todd Duval, Entomologist, Bristol County Mosquito Control

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Noon-1:00

Lunch provided by Central Life Sciences

 

 

1:00 – 1:50

The 3 C’s:  Culex, Culiseta, Coquillettidia

Doug Bidlack, Entomologist, East Middlesex Mosquito Control

 

 

 

2:00 – 2:50  

Potpourri of Species

Ellen Bidlack, Entomologist, Plymouth County Mosquito Control

 

 

This event would not be possible without the efforts of the NMCA Executive Board, especially Gabrielle Sakolsky & Priscilla Matton.