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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.
Teachers! RSVP your class for Fall 2026
STUDENT OBJECTIVES​
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Clear the area around their homes 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 San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control
Step 1:
Students obtain parent permission and sign up online
Steps 2 & 3:
Students clear their yard of enemy hideouts
Step 4:
Students submit evidence of mosquito eggs in lure
Step 5:
Students take post-assessment and check-in surveys for full credit
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