Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease partners lead a variety of innovative applied research projects that help us better understand how to control mosquitoes and limit the spread of mosquito-borne disease in the Midwest.
Current Research Projects
Improving mosquito control for WNV prevention
Evaluating the real world impact of larval and adult control approaches on Culex pipiens abundance and West Nile virus transmission rates so mosquito control agencies can make smarter operational decisions.
Partners: NSMAD, NWMAD, and UW-Madison
Innovative approaches to control Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus
Designing and deploying insecticide-treated resting boxes to decrease Culiseta melanura numbers and reduce the likelihood of EEE virus transmission.
Partner: Michigan State University
Developing statistical models to better predict WNV outbreaks
Using real-world data to create user-friendly models that help mosquito abatement districts and public health partners better predict WNV activity and improve operational decision making.
Partner: University of Illinois
Exploring below-ground mosquito habitats
Evaluating the role of urban storm drain systems in mosquito breeding and develop control methods.
Partners: North Shore Mosquito Abatement District and Northwest Mosquito Abatement District
Optimizing catch basin treatments
Testing how well different larvicide treatments in catch basins work in order to maximize control duration and effectiveness.
Partners: North Shore Mosquito Abatement District and Northwest Mosquito Abatement District
