South Walton County Mosquito IPM Workshop

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 & Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Workshop Schedule:

• Day 1: 1:00 pm – 5:45 pm
• Day 2: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

A hands-on introduction to mosquito biology, identification, and control. Participants will be guided from foundational knowledge to practical field skills.

On the first day, attendees explore core topics including:

• Mosquito-borne diseases
• Specimen preservation
• Larval identification
• Home-based control strategies

The second day expands into species-level identification, focusing on common Gulf South native and invasive mosquito species; supported by expert-led practicums that reinforce microscope and diagnostic skills. Sessions on mosquito bionomics and integrated pest management conclude the day.

This workshop is designed to help participants understand how mosquito behavior, ecology, and control methods interact in real-world scenarios.

Register soon! This event can host up to 30 people.

Sponsored by:
Gulf South VECTOR, South Fort Walton, University of Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, BEACONS, Azelis, Central Life Sciences, and City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board

TO SIGN UP FOR THE COURSE, CLICK HERE.

For more information about Gulf South VECTOR, visit, www.vectoroutreach.org.