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 2023
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STUDENTS: YOUR OBJECTIVES
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Clear the area around your home of all trapped water and remove all containers, wet or dry
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Identify presence of invasive Aedes mosquitoes
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Report evidence to Headquarters
Step 1:
Create your Agent File
Student enrollment for fall 2023 will open in August
Steps 2 & 3:
Clear Your Yard of enemy hideouts
Take samples of any trapped water on your property.
Tip out the remaining trapped water, toss out all containers, and set the lure.
Step 4:
Submit Evidence of mosquito eggs in lure
Submit the results of your mosquito egg lure.
Step 5:
Take Agent assessment for full credit
Tell us how you continue to reduce mosquitoes in your neighborhood.
