Vector Control

NACCHO supports local health departments in protecting their communities from the bacterial and viral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, rodents, and other emerging vectors. Through development of new tools and resources, research, policy statements, Stories from the Field, and more, NACCHO helps local health departments and local vector control programs increase their capacity to address existing and emerging issues related to vector control and integrated pest management.

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Practical Guide to Building Local Mosquito Control Capacity

Refer to our guide on building local mosquito control programs, whether you are establishing a program or building on your current capacity!

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Practical Guide to Building Local Mosquito Control Capacity

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A Capabilities-Based Framework for Mosquito Control Programs

10 vector control capabilities to assess, prepare for, prevent, and respond to vector-borne threats.

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A Capabilities-Based Framework for Mosquito Control Programs

Environmental Health

2020 Vector Control Assessment Report

This report provides an overview of mosquito and tick-related activities at the local level since the assessment’s first iteration in 2017.

Environmental Health

2020 Vector Control Assessment Report

In 2023, supported by grants of up to $10,000 each, Calhoun County (IL), Marion County (IN), and Bell and Williamson Counties (TX) will work to strengthen their ability to detect and respond to disease threats spread by mosquitoes and ticks. See the press statement.



An Evaluation of the NACCHO Vector Control Collaborative Mentorship Program

Through the Vector Control Collaborative (VCC), NACCHO is establishing a growing network of local vector control organizations that can share resources, experiences, and lessons learned with other local vector control programs. Since launching the VCC in 2018, NACCHO has awarded over $172,000 to 28 programs across eleven states. Read the report to find out more about the collaborative, and the strides local health departments have made in advancing their vector control programs.

Local vector control programs that are interested in learning more about the Vector Control Collaborative and other technical assistance opportunities should send an email to [email protected].

NACCHO's Toolbox is a free, online collection of public health tools that have been created and shared by members of the public health community. The Toolbox includes a Vector Control Toolkit to connect LHDs with effective vector control initiatives.

Access the Vector Control Toolkit:

Visit the Toolbox and select "Vector Control Toolkit" from the Toolkits dropdown.

Submit a Tool:

Share your own tools for other vector control programs to use and adapt. Visit the Toolbox and click "Submit a Tool" at the top of the page.

Managing Mosquitoes in Disaster Situations: Best Practices and Partnerships

General registration is OPEN here.

Click here to see the agenda-at-a-glance.

Local vector control programs in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Puerto Rico are invited to attend this free workshop in April 2024 to help increase the capacity of programs in areas affected by 2022 Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The theme for our workshop, Managing Mosquitoes in Disaster Situations: Best Practices and Partnerships, emphasizes the challenges and opportunities of managing mosquitoes in disaster situations, such as hurricanes, floods, or epidemics. It also focuses on the best practices and partnerships that can help vector control professionals like you to implement and maintain effective integrated vector management programs.

What will this workshop offer you? The workshop will instruct low-resource, impacted jurisdictions on how to detect, prevent, prepare for, and respond to mosquito-borne diseases. You will learn the essentials of implementing and maintaining a surveillance program, key considerations for vector control both pre- and post-hurricane, and best practices for data use and risk communication. You will get to engage with colleagues and counterparts from across the region as well as with vector-borne disease experts from the state, federal, and industry levels.

Hosted by NACCHO in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Have questions? Email [email protected].

Recordings from NACCHO's recent vector control webinars are available below:

Local health departments need effective communications methods to promote healthy behavior in the community, build support for local public health efforts, increase impact and influence with policymakers, the media and the public, and provide models of practice for other public health professionals. To ensure that your message resonates with your intended audience, it must be dynamic and memorable. The most effective way to do that is with a story.

You can use these stories:

  • Pitch your story to the media. Media outlets love stories with emotional appeals, especially if they fit within certain time-tested genres (i.e., heroes and villains, scrappy underdogs, overcoming huge odds, etc.).
  • See if you can sway support within local government for your program by coming prepared with a story the next time you meet with elected officials.
  • Start off your next presentation with a story instead of statistics and watch the expressions in the room change from bored to intrigued.

Tell your story today! Email [email protected] for more information.

NACCHO's assessment of mosquito control and surveillance activities in Zika virus priority jurisdictions provided important findings. These findings supported the formation of a Vector Control and Surveillance working group, run by NACCHO, funded by CDC, and comprised of representatives from local vector control organizations as well as subject matter experts. This working group will participate in the following activities:

  • Discuss and share current vector control and surveillance plans;
  • Identify challenges, resources used, and resources needed related to Zika response at the local level;
  • Share public information communications tools and resources related to Zika with NACCHO and other state and local health officials; and
  • Inform, review, and comment on a NACCHO-developed technical assistance program focused on improving vector control and surveillance capabilities at the local level.

For more information on NACCHO's Vector Control and Surveillance working group, please contact [email protected]

Click here to access NACCHO's policy statements on mosquito control and vector-borne diseases.

Not sure where to start? Looking for advice on your vector control programs? Email [email protected] today to speak with a NACCHO staff member.

Environmental Health Program

Chelsea Gridley-Smith

Director of Environmental Health

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Angana Roy

Sr. Program Analyst - Environmental Health

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Environmental Health Program

Christine Phan

Program Analyst, Environmental Health

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