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.