The Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District (PVMCD) provides arbovirus surveillance and mitigation services to member communities across Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties. The District was established in 2017 by the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (SRMCB) under M.G.L. Ch. 252. The State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board is housed within the MA Department of Agricultural Resources and oversees mosquito control activities and policies. The SRMCB is made up of three representatives from MDAR, The Deptartment of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), and the Deptartment of Environmental Protection.
Our Mission
The Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District (PVMCD) is dedicated to safeguarding the health of its member communities in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire Counties by addressing the public health risks associated with mosquito-borne diseases. Our primary objective is to meticulously monitor and effectively mitigate the transmission of these diseases through the implementation of a robust Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) program. This program is designed to encompass a wide range of environmentally conscious and scientifically proven mitigation strategies, aiming to prevent the need for extensive wide-area adulticide applications.
The IMM program employs techniques for mosquito control grounded in a comprehensive understanding of mosquito biology and disease dynamics. When implemented correctly, these scientifically proven strategies not only reduce mosquito populations but also pose no danger to the public and have minimal to no environmental impact.
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