SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

The following services and activities are available to those communities participating in the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project:

ADMINISTRATIVE

1. Assess the need for mosquito control within each of the member communities.

2. Plan and organize a mosquito control program for each member community based

on the specific needs of that community.

3. Assist member communities to implement mosquito control programs so as to

enable the residents of that community to receive maximum benefits from

organized mosquito control.

4. Administer new and coordinate existing mosquito control programs.

5. Collect and maintain accurate records of mosquito populations, ascertain

prevalent species, and collate pertinent data for each member community.

6. Cooperate with federal, state and local agencies concerned with vector

control programs which may be implemented in the community.

7. Prepare annual reports of Project activities, mosquito population density

profiles, recommendations, and any other data requested by the member

communities.

8. Provide supervision to staff members and encourage policies which lend

themselves to effective and efficient mosquito control.

PUBLIC EDUCATION

1. Inform the general public, as well as professional groups, of the mosquito control activities intended for each member community through news releases, speakers for community and professional organizations, special educational and training programs (including seminars for environmental interest groups), integration of proposed vector control programs with other organizations, agencies and institutions with similar goals.

2. Offer educational programs to the public school system within the member cities and towns. Programs will be aimed toward mosquito biology, mosquito habitat, and efforts which citizens can undertake to reduce mosquito populations in their neighborhoods.

3. Keep the member communities informed of changes and advancements in mosquito control technology and legislation.