Now accepting applications for summer positions at MMAD
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HOURS
May-September
Mon–Thurs: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am – 3:00pm
October-April
Mon–Thurs: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 2:00pm
LOCATION
4170 N. Bearsdale Rd.
Decatur, IL 62526
PHONE
217-875-2722
What We Do
The District is committed to using science based Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to monitor vector populations and disease presence through surveillance, targeted product applications and source reduction through inspection and vector education for our residents through community outreach. These components create the foundation of the District’s comprehensive vector control program.
Surveillance
SURVEILLANCE
Larval Control
LARVAL CONTROL
Adult Mosquito Control
ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL
Looking for seasonal/summer employment? The MMAD is hiring Field Technicians and Lab Assistants. Apply today at www.maconmosquito.org
We are hiring!! Know a high school student looking for a summer job? Retired, between jobs, looking for seasonal work?
Field Technicians and Lab Assistants needed.
Lab Assistants- must be 16+ with a good driving record. General interest in biology, ecology or other science related field as employees will sharpen their laboratory skills in microscopy and field work.
Field Technicians- must be 18+ with a good driving record. Field techs are responsible for carrying out inspections and treatments of mosquito habitats.
4-day work schedule. 3-day weekends, nights and holidays off. You won't find a better work schedule for a summer job!
Applications available on our website or in-person.
Apply today at www.maconmosquito.org Need more information? Contact us by phone or email.
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Jayla Jackson
If you have seen mosquitoes flying around during the day, chances are they are Aedes albopictus or the Asian Tiger mosquito. Easily recognizable by their black and white colors, these daytime active mosquitoes are aggressive human biters who prefer to lay their eggs in containers. Our urban residential neighborhoods provide the ideal habitat, especially when man-made containers go unchecked. Habitat reduction can make a considerable difference in lowering the population of these mosquitoes.
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After recent rains we have received calls about adult mosquitoes in neighborhoods, specifically whether we could "spray" in those areas. The MMAD follows an Integrative Mosquito Managment (IMM) approach, where mosquito biology, life cycle and knowledge of viruses helps guide our treatment decisions.
IMM + surveillance data and accompanying minimum thresholds (population densities/infection rate) dictate the use of an "adulticide" (insecticide used to kill adult mosquitoes) using an Ultra Low Volume (ULV) "fogger"/"sprayer". Only when those thresholds are met do we "spray" a neighborhood.
We take the application of insecticides seriously and understand that our first priority is public safety and virus prevention. We also know that mosquitoes can be a nuisance and can be intolerable at times. The best thing a resident can do is be aware of standing water sources in their own backyard and remove them after a rain event to limit mosquito habitats. When adult mosquitoes are present during outdoor activity, an insect repellent should be used.
The MMAD will continue to monitor the situation and will use all the tools at our disposal when and where necessary.
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Articles & Updates
Educating the public about the life-cycle of mosquitoes and the role they play as potential vectors is a critical component of how we protect our residents. Often times, mosquito breeding sites are cryptic and difficult to spot, even by seasoned professionals. When equipped with the right information, residents become great assets in helping to manage mosquito populations within their own communities by eliminating breeding sites and educating their neighbors.
Homeowner Tips
Mosquito control can often be a community effort. Residents are encouraged to look after their own property and remove standing water, especially after a rain event. The best way to eliminate mosquitoes is to get rid of their breeding habitats.
Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Illinois
Mosquitoes Transmit Diseases in Illinois The most immediate danger from mosquitoes in central Illinois is West Nile virus. It’s not just an inconvenience, it can be debilitating or fatal. West Nile virus (WNV) was first discovered in the United
Importance of Mosquito Control
Throughout history, no insect has been a more significant contributor to human disease, discomfort and death than the mosquito. Mosquitoes are a serious threat to human health and comfort ranging from the transmission of arboviruses, like West Nile virus, to
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