06.01.17

It’s time to calm the chaos.

With financial support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for

Establishment of Training and Certification Programs for Mosquito Surveillance and Control

TRAINING

CERTIFICATION&

P R O G R A M

1120 Route 73, Suite 200, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

www.mosquito.org • 856-439-9222

The AMCA Annual Meeting is the premier education and networking event for researchers, educators,

vector control professionals, industry representatives and students in mosquito control.

Every year since 1935, hundreds gather to hear the latest research, share ideas and form collaborations.

Educational sessions and exhibit hall help to put attendees on the cutting edge of this ever-expanding field!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to experience the AMCA at its best!

SAVE THE DATEAMCA MEMBERSHIPAsk anyone who is already a member and they will tell you the tremendous benefits about AMCA membership.

Membership Benefits Offered: Attendance at National Meetings Lower Rates for Meeting Registration Journal Publishing and Paper Presentations Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Annual Washington, D.C. Conference Participation in Organization Governance Web Access to Member-Only Information Support of Headquarters Staff Technical Advisor Services Journal of the American Mosquito Control

Association, Quarterly AMCA Newsletter, Quarterly Monthly e-Newsletters

AMCA’s membership is composed of, but is not limited to: students, researchers, professors, regulators, public employees, private employees, industry employees, mosquito control district superintendents, workers, commissioners and trustees, and many others.

Join nearly 1500 AMCA members.

Become a member today!Go to Mosquito.org and click on the Membership tab to get started!

CAUTIONAMCA membership may cause increased knowledge resulting in better protection of public health.

With financial support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the AMCA has developed a robust training and certification program available to all professionals in the mosquito and vector-control industry.

E-Modules

The e-modules cover basic mosquito biology, surveillance and control with an emphasis on Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. These modules serve as an on-site supplement and complement the onsite AMCA training hubs in four key areas to build capacity in the workforce:

MODULE 1: Mosquitoes and Disease: Aedes and Culex

MODULE 2: The What and Why of Aedes Species Ecology and Behavior

MODULE 3: The What and How of Aedes Surveillance

MODULE 4: The What and How of Aedes Control

E-Modules can be taken individually or complete all four to achieve a certificate of completion.

“Train the Trainer” Workshops on the Best Management Practices in Mosquito Control

The AMCA hosts Train the Trainer Certification workshops for the Integrated Mosquito Management Curriculum. These two-day certification events occur at various U.S. Regional Training Hubs. These workshops are conducted by Master Trainer Certified instructors. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive the AMCA Train the Trainer Certification. Interested? Click on the Resource Center/ Training & Certification tab to find available dates and locations.

A Local Planning ApproachUpon completion of the Train the Trainer workshop, bring your knowledge to the local level. Provide support to workshop participants, and plan for local program goals and needs with regard to public health and mosquito control.

AMCA is dedicated to providing leadership, information and education leading to the

enhancement of public health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes

and other vector-transmitted diseases.Founded in 1935, AMCA is an international association of individuals and organizations

interested in mosquito and other vector control.

When it comes to keeping up with the latest mosquito management tools and resources, you need not look further than the American

Mosquito Control Association (AMCA).

Resources include theBest Practices for Integrated

Mosquito Management manual

Be sure to download your complimentary copy today at

mosquito.org under the Resource Center/ Training & Certification tab.

BEST PRACTICES FOR INTEGRATED MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT: A FOCUSED UPDATE

American Mosquito Control Association January 2017

All individuals within

the mosquito and vector

control industry can benefit from

the online training. The online

training is available for free for

both members and

non-members.

AMCA’s TRAINING & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

E-Modules are not just for

those in the AMCA Train the Trainer

program.