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OPERATION MOSQUITO G.R.I.D.

Growth Reduction & Increased Detection

Recommended Grades to Participate: 6th - 8th grade

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Operation Mosquito G.R.I.D. (Growth Reduction, Increased Detection) mobilizes young scientists to get mosquitoes off the grid. Participants will use a specialized mosquito lure to learn about Aedes mosquitoes, one of the deadliest groups of mosquitoes in the world! All supplies provided by SGVMVCD staff.

RSVP your class for Fall 2025

STUDENT OBJECTIVES​

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  1. Clear the area around their homes of all trapped water and remove all containers, wet or dry

  2. Identify presence of invasive Aedes mosquitoes

  3. Report evidence to San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control

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Step 1:
Sign Up

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Steps 2 & 3:
Students clear their yard of enemy hideouts

Image of egg paper with black Aedes mosquito eggs

Step 4:
Students submit evidence of mosquito eggs in lure

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Step 5:
Students take post-assessment and check-in surveys for full credit

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Agent
 Discoveries

Water Samples

Aedes Lures

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For questions or clarifications 

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©2025 by EcoHealth Vector Education

A program of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Ecohealth@sgvmosquito.org | Office: 626-814-9466 | Fax: 626-337-5686 

1145 N. Azusa Canyon Road, West Covina, CA 91790

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