OPERATION MOSQUITO G.R.I.D.
Growth Reduction & Increased Detection
Mobilizing citizen scientists to get mosquitoes off the grid
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for Fall 2021
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YOUR OBJECTIVES
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Flush out the Enemy: Clear your yard or patio of any stagnant water
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Identify presence of invasive Aedes mosquitoes
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Report evidence to Headquarters
Step 1:
Create your Agent File
Step 2:
Clear Your Yard of enemy hideouts
Submit a before and after shot of your yard or patio after you clear out all unused containers and tossed all stagnant water.
Step 3:
Submit Weekly Evidence of mosquito eggs in trap
Submit a weekly photo of the results of your mosquito egg trap.
Step 4:
Take Agent assessment for full credit
Tell us how you continue to reduce mosquitoes in your neighborhood.
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Discoveries: 2020
Recommended Grades to Participate: 3rd-8th grade
Operation Mosquito GRID (Growth Reduction, Increased Detection) mobilizes young scientists to get mosquitoes off the grid. Participants will use a specialized mosquito egg trap to learn about Aedes mosquitoes, one of the deadliest groups of mosquitoes in the world! All supplies provided by SGVMVCD staff.