Behind every trap set and sample collected is a powerful data system keeping our team informed in real time. Our surveillance software lets us record, map, and analyze mosquito data, ensuring accuracy and helping us respond quickly and effectively across the district.
Take a look inside the TASD Fish Room! Our mosquito fish program offers free fish deliveries to residents with ornamental ponds to help prevent mosquito breeding at home. To request a delivery, visit: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/caf205e148a34c6e9d89122d0dd40917/
Go behind the scenes of our in-house PCR lab, where contamination-free testing allows us to detect diseases in mosquitoes and ticks with accuracy. This data helps guide our strategies for keeping Lucas County healthy.
From surveillance data to testing, our Research Department plays a critical role in guiding the measures we take across Lucas County. Learn how research turns into real-world protection for our community.
Step inside our PCR lab and learn how our homogenizer helps us prepare mosquito samples for testing. It’s a key tool in identifying pathogens and keeping our community safe.
Did you know we test our mosquito and tick samples right here in our in-house PCR lab? These results play a key role in shaping our strategies to keep Lucas County safe.
Ever wonder what tools power our Research Department? Here’s a quick look at the equipment we use to study mosquito activity and keep our community safe.
Take a closer look at the tools and products our team uses to carry out TASD’s larviciding operations and keep mosquito populations under control.
Learn more about our larval control operations and their purpose from Mark Nye, our Operations Manager for the Larviciding Program.
Wondering why you might see TASD staff biking through your neighborhood? We’re checking catch basins for standing water and treating them to prevent mosquito larvae from growing into adults!
What does TASD do during the mosquito offseason? We’re still hard at work analyzing the surveillance data collected throughout the year. By studying mosquito activity and population trends, we can set data-driven thresholds and plan smarter, more effective control strategies for next season.
Ever wonder what we do in the lab at TASD? It can be broken down into three categories. Identifying and sorting, insectary work, and utilizing our molecular lab.
Where do mosquitoes go in the winter? Some species survive by overwintering as eggs, larvae, or adults. By studying winter survival, TASD can better prepare for the mosquito season ahead.
Did you know you can help us track ticks in Lucas County?
TASD has tick collection boxes at four locations where you can submit any ticks you find. Each sample helps us monitor tick populations and better protect our community from tick-borne diseases. Here’s how they work!
Heading outdoors? Don’t forget to check for ticks when you come back in. A quick tick check can help protect you from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Ever wonder how we monitor mosquito populations in Lucas County? At TASD, we use several types of traps to track mosquito activity and species. These tools help us protect our community and guide our prevention efforts.