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Step 2:
Collect Sample
& Prep Yard

Deadline on Checklist

Hello Mosquito G.R.I.D. Agent,

By now, your parent/guardian submitted the permission form. Use your printed checklist to follow along as you complete each step.

Here is what you need to do:


Watch the "Step 2" section of the video below for directions. Use the timestamps or chapters in the video description to start at Step 2. Before going outside, apply repellent or take other bite prevention measures.

Illustration of a girl holding a magnifying glass

Follow along using your printed checklist

Checklist

(Click on image to view printable PDF)

G.R.I.D. Checklist for students

Only complete items listed on YOUR checklist

Part 1:
Collect Water Sample

Use the water sample kit (Resealable bag with clear, sample cup, lid, and dropper) to collect a sample from any trapped water you might find. You must do this BEFORE you dump out any water you find. Didn’t find water? You don’t need to submit a sample but remember to submit the unused kit!

Illustration of a boy holding a pipette
Illustration of a closed Sample cup.
Illustration of a pipette

Part 2:
Clear the area around your home

Illustration of a hand tipping our water from a red cup

Tip out any trapped water remaining in containers onto the ground

 

Toss out any unused containers that might trap and hold water (even if they are currently dry). Ask for help from a family member if you can’t get rid of the water by yourself!

Illustration of a boy carrying common mosquito sources

Part 3:
Return water sample to bin at school

Photo of the Operation Mosquito G.R.I.D. drop box

Return water sample you collected to Return Drop Box at school. The Box will be in place starting Monday, but you MUST return your sample NO LATER than 10:00 AM on Wednesday!

 

No water? Congratulations! Return the unused water collection kit.

Run into any other issues? Let us know by emailing at EcoHealth@sgvmosquito.org.

Thanks!

Agent Hagele and Agent Luna

G.R.I.D. Steps landing page

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