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.  

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.

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.

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.