Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District
@slcmad.bsky.social
Serving the citizens of Salt Lake City since 1924. 🦟
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Do you wonder what jobs are out there in mosquito control? There are so many positions behind the scenes that work together to provide helpful information for mosquito management decisions. Here are a few examples! Stay tuned as we share more.
December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Do you wonder what jobs are out there in mosquito control? There are so many positions behind the scenes that work together to provide helpful information for mosquito management decisions. Here are a few examples! Stay tuned as we share more.
SLCMAD went to @rowlandhall1867.bsky.social Middle School to speak to their 7th graders! The students presented insect traps they've been working on for different pest species followed by Dr. Rehbein presenting on invasive mosquitoes & their impacts on people & animals. Thanks for having us there!🦟
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
SLCMAD went to @rowlandhall1867.bsky.social Middle School to speak to their 7th graders! The students presented insect traps they've been working on for different pest species followed by Dr. Rehbein presenting on invasive mosquitoes & their impacts on people & animals. Thanks for having us there!🦟
Thank you so much to Dr. Emmanuel Santa-Martinez's @saltlakecc.bsky.social Environmental Science class for visiting us and learning! You all are the best visitors!
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thank you so much to Dr. Emmanuel Santa-Martinez's @saltlakecc.bsky.social Environmental Science class for visiting us and learning! You all are the best visitors!
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
#mosquitoes #stemstudents #publichealth #environmentalscience
While we aren’t sure if mosquito larvae have bad hair days, we do know they have little hairs all over their bodies. Do you know what purpose these hairs serve?
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
While we aren’t sure if mosquito larvae have bad hair days, we do know they have little hairs all over their bodies. Do you know what purpose these hairs serve?
Last week Dr. Faraji, Dr. Bibbs, and Dr. Byers were at the @entsocamerica.bsky.social annual meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bibbs on receiving the Early Career Award from the ESA MUVE section! Check out other highlights of both Drs. Faraji and Byers moderating and presenting!
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Last week Dr. Faraji, Dr. Bibbs, and Dr. Byers were at the @entsocamerica.bsky.social annual meeting. Congratulations to Dr. Christopher Bibbs on receiving the Early Career Award from the ESA MUVE section! Check out other highlights of both Drs. Faraji and Byers moderating and presenting!
Earlier this week we received mulch from Chip Drop that we've been patiently waiting for, and were so excited for the delivery! And we've been taking advantage of the nicer weather this week and tucking our native plants into bed for the winter season ahead.
November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Earlier this week we received mulch from Chip Drop that we've been patiently waiting for, and were so excited for the delivery! And we've been taking advantage of the nicer weather this week and tucking our native plants into bed for the winter season ahead.
SLCMAD & the Hartland Partnership Center connected over the summer through the Partners in the Park events through the @utah.edu! We'll be doing a weekly program talking to students about mosquitoes, bugs, & nature! Yesterday students got to meet some mosquitoes and learn about their life cycle. 🦟
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
SLCMAD & the Hartland Partnership Center connected over the summer through the Partners in the Park events through the @utah.edu! We'll be doing a weekly program talking to students about mosquitoes, bugs, & nature! Yesterday students got to meet some mosquitoes and learn about their life cycle. 🦟
Most recent newsletter went out last Friday! Check out the full issue at the link in our bio and sign up to get them straight to your inbox!
November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Most recent newsletter went out last Friday! Check out the full issue at the link in our bio and sign up to get them straight to your inbox!
This week is Utah Week of STEM! This year's theme: STEM is Your Future. It showcases career connections to discover possibilities in STEM fields.
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This week is Utah Week of STEM! This year's theme: STEM is Your Future. It showcases career connections to discover possibilities in STEM fields.
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
If you're curious about what we do, contact us for a field trip or out to your classroom to chat about careers, mosquitoes, & other insects!🦟
Here's a recap of @utahmosquito.bsky.social annual conference from last week! Congratulations to Reed Miles, who is the first prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship, and to Avery Derr, the second prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship! 👏👏 Great job to everyone who presented!
November 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Here's a recap of @utahmosquito.bsky.social annual conference from last week! Congratulations to Reed Miles, who is the first prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship, and to Avery Derr, the second prize recipient of the Dickson-Nielsen Scholarship! 👏👏 Great job to everyone who presented!
Today is One Health Day! Learn how the #OneHealth approach to public health can bring experts together to improve the health of people, the environment, and animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/one-health/a...
November 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Today is One Health Day! Learn how the #OneHealth approach to public health can bring experts together to improve the health of people, the environment, and animals, including pets, livestock, and wildlife. Learn more: www.cdc.gov/one-health/a...
Recycling this one from last year! If you're looking for last minute Halloween costume inspo, try these out. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃👻🦟
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Recycling this one from last year! If you're looking for last minute Halloween costume inspo, try these out. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween! 🎃👻🦟
Last week we went to a Spooky Science Night at Monroe Elementary! Not only were we impressed by all of the clever Halloween costumes, but by all of the student's questions and interest in our spooky science! 🦟👻🎃
October 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Last week we went to a Spooky Science Night at Monroe Elementary! Not only were we impressed by all of the clever Halloween costumes, but by all of the student's questions and interest in our spooky science! 🦟👻🎃
We had a blast showing the Kearns Junior High 6th graders around the SLCMAD facility today and speaking with the different classes earlier this week at their school! 🦟
October 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We had a blast showing the Kearns Junior High 6th graders around the SLCMAD facility today and speaking with the different classes earlier this week at their school! 🦟
Halloween is coming up! Impress your friends while trick or treating with these creepy mosquito facts.
October 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Halloween is coming up! Impress your friends while trick or treating with these creepy mosquito facts.
October 20-24 is National Health Education Week! This week focuses on public health issues, public education, and improves understanding of health education and public health. Thank you to all health educators and those who work to improve public health! #NHEW
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
October 20-24 is National Health Education Week! This week focuses on public health issues, public education, and improves understanding of health education and public health. Thank you to all health educators and those who work to improve public health! #NHEW
The progress we've made on our pollinator habitat is so fun to see. The first plants from the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program were planted in September 2023 and this year we expanded! Check out the progress!
October 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
The progress we've made on our pollinator habitat is so fun to see. The first plants from the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program were planted in September 2023 and this year we expanded! Check out the progress!
Recent photos from our new and older plants in the pollinator habitat and their visitors lately. 🌱🌼
October 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Recent photos from our new and older plants in the pollinator habitat and their visitors lately. 🌱🌼
Sabethes cyaneus is a species of mosquito found in Central and South America. Its nickname is the paddle-legged beauty, can you guess why? These mosquitoes have a striking iridescent blue color from their scales and almost look like they float through the air while flying.
October 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Sabethes cyaneus is a species of mosquito found in Central and South America. Its nickname is the paddle-legged beauty, can you guess why? These mosquitoes have a striking iridescent blue color from their scales and almost look like they float through the air while flying.
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be stuck inside a mosquito tornado? This might be close. 🦟🦟🦟
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be stuck inside a mosquito tornado? This might be close. 🦟🦟🦟
When do mosquitoes start "slowing down"? This depends on weather! Once temperatures get below 50°F and daylight shortens, mosquitoes become less active. As of last week, there were 8,609 mosquitoes collected in a single night from one mosquito surveillance trap. We'll see what this week brings! 🦟
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
When do mosquitoes start "slowing down"? This depends on weather! Once temperatures get below 50°F and daylight shortens, mosquitoes become less active. As of last week, there were 8,609 mosquitoes collected in a single night from one mosquito surveillance trap. We'll see what this week brings! 🦟
The most recent SLCMAD newsletter is out! Find the full issue of it in the link in our bio! 🦟
October 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The most recent SLCMAD newsletter is out! Find the full issue of it in the link in our bio! 🦟
Yesterday we were at the Salt Lake County 4-H Community Connections Fair! We had a great time talking with everyone there, thanks for having us!
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October 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Yesterday we were at the Salt Lake County 4-H Community Connections Fair! We had a great time talking with everyone there, thanks for having us!
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Surveillance updates: There are 121 total WNV and 21 total SLEV mosquito positive samples. To see Utah's surveillance data visit: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Wear insect repellent, cover up exposed skin, & avoid outdoors during dusk & dawn when the mosquitoes that carry these diseases are more active.
September 30, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Surveillance updates: There are 121 total WNV and 21 total SLEV mosquito positive samples. To see Utah's surveillance data visit: maps.vectorsurv.org/arbo. Wear insect repellent, cover up exposed skin, & avoid outdoors during dusk & dawn when the mosquitoes that carry these diseases are more active.
Last Friday we held a planting day! Thanks to those who came out and helped us get our little native plants in their new homes. 🌱🌼
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.
September 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last Friday we held a planting day! Thanks to those who came out and helped us get our little native plants in their new homes. 🌱🌼
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.
If you're ever interested in volunteering in the pollinator habitat or community garden email michele@slcmad.org.