EQC Speaker Series - Minnesota mosquitoes, what's bugging you?
Environmental Speaker Series
Green Community Awards Program
Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) Overview
Mosquito Life Cycle and Habitat
Mosquito-borne diseases in Minnesota
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
Environmental precautions and pollinator protection
Mosquito control tips and home protection
Full Document Analysis
Notable Quotes (4)
If you are interested please go to the website and fill out the application online and submit it you've got until June.
The mosquitoes are like a caterpillar maybe not as beautiful when they emerge from their cocoon but it start with the egg.
Most common mosquito we have is the summer flood water mosquito... that's why we always see the most high mosquito activity about a week or so after a heavy rainfall.
We do vastly more larval control than we do adult control... larval control materials... are by far the safest options on the market.
People (6)
Tim PrattChairChair of the Shoreview Environmental Quality Committee; hosting the speaker series.
Chair of the Shoreview Environmental Quality Committee; hosting the speaker series.
Alex CarlsonPublic Affairs ManagerMMCD Public Affairs Manager based in St. Paul; expert on mosquitoes, ticks, and black flies.
1 quote
MMCD Public Affairs Manager based in St. Paul; expert on mosquitoes, ticks, and black flies.
“Mosquitoes are actually the deadliest creatures on earth.”
During his presentation on the public health impact of mosquitoes.
Larry MorrissetteFormer Council MemberFormer Shoreview council member who died of encephalitis in 2008.
Former Shoreview council member who died of encephalitis in 2008.
Dr. Stephen ManweilerExecutive DirectorExecutive Director of MMCD who provided input for the presentation.
Executive Director of MMCD who provided input for the presentation.
Dr. Nancy ReedStaff MemberLong-time staff member at MMCD who provided input for the presentation.
Long-time staff member at MMCD who provided input for the presentation.
Dr. Scott LarsonEntomologistEntomologist at MMCD responsible for monitoring maps and data distribution.
Entomologist at MMCD responsible for monitoring maps and data distribution.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- April (Specific year not provided, implied 2022) - In-person at City Council Chambers
- June (Application deadline for Green Community Awards)