July 1, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at July 1, 2020Categories EducationHow MMCD Tests Mosquitoes for West Nile VirusEvery year we test hundreds of mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile virus. Here's how it's done!
June 26, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at June 26, 2020Categories EducationNMCAW: Lab Inspectors Koudai Sugii and Cassie BowenWe finish National Mosquito Control Awareness Week by highlighting two of our seasonal lab staff!
June 24, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at June 24, 2020Categories EducationNMCAW: Mosquito Inspectors Julia Line and Tom OvreFor National Mosquito Control Awareness Week we highlight the people who make our program happen.
June 22, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at June 22, 2020Categories EducationNMCAW: Field Operations Supervisor Shawn PartykaFor National Mosquito Control Awareness Week we are highlighting the people that make our program happen!
June 18, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at June 18, 2020Categories NewsMMCD Statement of SolidarityThe Metropolitan Mosquito Control District stands in solidarity with our community against racism and discrimination in all forms. Read our full statement.
May 15, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at May 15, 2020Categories Black Fly Page Education5 Tips for Reducing Bites from Black Flies/Biting GnatsBlack flies/biting gnats are out. Here are some things you can do to reduce bites.
May 14, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at May 14, 2020Categories Black Fly Page NewsNew, aggressive gnat species feasting on Minnesotans this spring – Fox 9The story was written by Leah Beno and originally appeared on Fox 9. It appears below in its entirety. (FOX 9) – A new species of gnats is really […]
May 7, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at May 7, 2020Categories EducationMosquitoes vs. Midges: What’s Bugging You?Midges are often mistaken for mosquitoes. Here is how you can tell the difference.
May 4, 2020Published by Alex Carlson at May 4, 2020Categories Press ReleasePRESS RELEASE: Mosquito Control activity beginning in your communitySurveillance and treatment activities have begun and people may seem them more often this year with everyone at home.