MASSACHUSETTS MOSQUITO CONTROL 

ANNUAL OPERATIONS REPORT 

2008 Year of Report Date of Report: 04/11/09 

Project/District Name: Suffolk County Mosquito Control Project

Address: 39 Industrial Dr. 

City/Town: Hyde Park Zip: 02136 

Phone: 617-361-4954 Fax: 617-361-4954 

E-mail: BALSCMCP1974@yahoo.com 

Report prepared by: Bruce A. Landers 

If you have a mission statement, please include it here: Provide a scientifically based, 

cost effective program to control mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit 

ORGANIZATION SETUP: 

Please list your Commissioner's names: 

Francis W. Gens 

Anna Todesca 

Kimberly Martin 

Shan Shan Cai 

Robecca Robish 

 

 

Please list the Supt./Director's name: Bruce A. Landers 

Please list the Supt./Director's contact phone number: 617-361-4954 

Please list your Asst. Supt./Asst. Director's name: 

Do you have a website? No 

If yes, please list the web address here: http:// 

Please list your staffing levels for the year of this report: 

Full time: 2 

Part time: 

Seasonal: 1 

Other: (please describe) 
Please break these down into the following areas: 

Administrative staff: 1.5 

Field staff: 1.5 

Please check off all that apply, and list employee name(s) next to each category: 

 Public relations Bruce A. Landers 

 Information technology same 

 Entomologist same 

 Wetland Scientist 

 Biologist same 

 Education same 

 Laboratory same 

 Operations same 

 Facilities same 

 Other (please list) 

For the year of this report, we maintained: 

3 vehicles 

0 modified wetland equipment (list type) 

2 ULV sprayers (list type) Cougar, Leco 

2 Larval control equipment (list type) Solo 123 backpacks 

Other (please be specific): Solo 423 motorized backpack mistblower 

Comments: 

How many cities & towns in your service area? 2 

Please list: Boston and Chelsea 

*Please attach a link to a map of your service area if possible. 

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM): 

DEFINITION: a comprehensive strategy of pest control whose major objective is 

to achieve desired levels of pest control in an environmentally responsible 

manner by combining multiple pest control measures to reduce the need for 

reliance on chemical pesticides; more specifically, a combination of pest controls 

which addresses conditions that support pests and may include, but is not 

limited to, the use of monitoring techniques to determine immediate and ongoing 

need for pest control, increased sanitation, physical barrier methods, the use of 

natural pest enemies and a judicious use of lowest risk pesticides when 

necessary. 

Please check off all of the services that you currently provide to your member cities and 

towns as part of your IPM program; details of these services are in the next sections. 
 Larval mosquito control 

 Adult mosquito control 

 Source reduction 

 Ditch maintenance 

 Open Marsh Water Management 

 Adult mosquito surveillance 

 Education, Outreach & Public education 

 Research 

 Other (please list): 

Comments: Ditch maintenance with hand tools only.

LARVAL MOSQUITO CONTROL: 

Do you have a larval mosquito suppression program? Yes 

If yes, please describe the purpose of this program: To minimize the future adult 

mosquito population and minimize need to apply adulticides to control them 

Please give the time frame for this program: March - October 

Describe the areas that this program is used: Fresh and saltwater wetland and both 

natural and manmade 

Do you use: 

Ground applied (includes hand, portable and/or backpack) 

Helicopter applications

Other (please list): 

Comments: 

What products do you use in – (please use product name and EPA#) 

Wetlands: Teknar HPD #70051-51 

Catch basins: Vectolex WSP #73049-20 and Altosid Pellets WSP #2724-448 

Containers: Vectolex WSP, Altosid WSP, Teknar HPD 

Other (please list): Vectolex WSP and Altosid WSP can also be applied to small areas 

other than containers and catchbasins.

Please list the rates of application for the areas listed above: 

Wetlands: 1pint Teknar HPD in 2.5 gals.water/acre 

Catch basins: 1 water soluable packet/basin 

Containers: water soluable packet or squirt of Teknar HPD mix ( 1pt./2.5gal.water) 
Other: 

What is your trigger for larviciding operations? (check all that apply) 

 Larval dip counts – please list trigger for application: Sample area to determine 

whether there are sufficient numbers to begin treating and then continue to sample and 

spray until larvae no longer are found 

 Historical records 

 Best professional judgment 

Comments: Rainfall and monthly high tides on saltmarshes are tracked daily and 

breeding areas that are effected are subsequently sampled

*Please attach a link to maps of treatment areas if possible. 

ADULT MOSQUITO CONTROL: 

Do you have an adult mosquito suppression program? Yes 

If yes, please describe the purpose of this program: To control mosquitoes at a level 

where residents can utilize their outdoor environment and to act to control disease 

vectors to protect public health should it become necessary

Please give the time frame for this program: May- September

Describe the areas that this program is used: Parks,residential areas 

Do you use: 

Truck applications 

Portable applications 

 Aerial applications

Other (please list): 

Comments: 

Please list the names of the products used with EPA #: 

1). Anvil 10+10ULV #1021-1688-8329 

2). Flit-10EC #8329-67 

3). 

4). 

5). 

6). 

Please list your application rates for each product: 
1). 2 gals. Anvil 10+10 plus 3.5 gals.soybean oil @ either 1.5oz./min. or 3oz./min. 

(higher rate for open areas with 300ft. swath) 

2). Flit-10EC is a barrier spray containing 6.5oz product./gal. water 

3). 

4). 

5). 

6). 

Please describe the maximum amounts or frequency used in a particular time frame 

such as season and areas 

Most areas get no adulticiding, some would get 2-4 treatments, a few located next to 

breeding areas receive more if needed. Without an emergency, there would be 7 day 

period between applications 

What is your trigger for adulticiding operations? (check all that apply) 

 Landing rates - please list trigger for application Enough to make you stop what 

you're doing and go indoors. 

 Light trap data - please list trigger for application Greater than 200/night 

 Complaint calls - please list trigger for application Complaint calls get investigated 

 Arbovirus data 

 Best professional judgment 

Comments: The more rain, particularly the number of larger storms and also the height 

of saltmarsh tides that occur that season are the most important factors in creating a 

need for adulticiding. 2008 did not produce the large hatches in July and August that 

required a lot of adulticiding.

*Please attach a link to maps of treatment areas if possible. 

SOURCE REDUCTION 

Do you perform source reduction methods such as tire/container removal? Yes 

If yes, please describe your program: Abandoned tires can be treated with larvicides 

and/or reported to city public health 

What time frame during the year is this method employed? 

Comments: 

DITCH MAINTENANCE 

Do you have a ditch maintenance program? Yes 
Please check all that apply: 

 Inland/freshwater 

 Saltmarsh 

If yes, please describe: Remove blockages from ditches and culverts 

Please check off all that apply INLAND DITCH MAINTENANCE: 

Hand tools

Mechanized equipment

Other (please list): 

Comments: 

Please check off all that apply SALTMARSH DITCH MAINTENANCE: 

Hand cleaning

Mechanized cleaning

Other (please list): 

Comments: 

Please give an estimate of cumulative length of ditches maintained from the list above 

INLAND: 

Hand cleaning 300 ft.

Mechanized cleaning 

Other (please list): 

Comments: 

Please give an estimate of cumulative length of ditches maintained from the list above 

SALTMARSH: 

Hand cleaning 

Mechanized cleaning 

Other (please list): 

What time frame during the year is this method employed? spring

Comments: 

*Please attach a link to maps of ditch maintenance areas if possible.
OPEN MARSH WATER MANAGEMENT 

Do you have an OMWM program? No 

If yes, please describe: 

Please give an estimate of total square feet or acreage: 

What time frame during the year is this method employed? 

Comments: 

*Please attach a link to maps of OMWM areas if possible. 

ADULT MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE 

Do you have an adult mosquito surveillance program? Choose one 

Please list the number (not location) of MDPH traps in your service area: 

Please check off all the types of surveillance that apply to your program: 

 Gravid traps 

 Resting boxes 

 CDC light traps Canopy 

 CDC light traps w/CO2 Canopy 

 ABC light traps Canopy 

 ABC light traps w/CO2 Canopy 

 NJ light traps Canopy 

 NJ light traps w/CO2 Canopy 

Other (please describe): 

Please describe the purpose of this program: To evaluate both the size and species 

makeup of the mosquito population. Gravids also provide specemens for virus testing 

by State Labs

Do you maintain long-term trap sites in any of your areas? Yes 

If yes, please describe how you chose these long-term sites. Near breeding areas 

Please check off the species of concern in your service area: 

 Ae. albopictus Ae. cinereus 
 Ae. vexans 

 An. punctipennis 

 An. quadrimaculatus 

 Cq. perturbans 

 Cx. pipiens 

 Cx. restuans 

 Cx. salinarius 

 Cs. melanura 

 Cs. morsitans 

 Oc. abserratus 

 Oc. canadensis 

 Oc. cantator 

 Oc. excrucians 

 Oc. fitchii 

 Oc. j. japonicus 

 Oc. punctor 

 Oc. sollicitans 

 Oc. stimulans 

 Oc. taeniorhynchus 

 Oc. triseriatus 

 Oc. trivittatus 

 Ps. ferox 

 Ur. sapphirina 

 Other (please list): Most of the species not checked above are present but less 

of a problem than others. 

Do you participate in the MDPH Arboviral Surveillance program? Yes 

How many pools do you submit weekly on average? 25

Please check off the arboviruses found in your area in the past 5 years: 

 West Nile Virus 

 Eastern Equine Encephalitis 

 Other Please list: 

Did the above listed diseases cause human or horse illnesses? Yes 

Please explain: 

At what arbovirus risk level did the year begin in your area? (If more than one please 

list) 

WNV: Moderate 

EEE: Low 

At what arbovirus risk level did the year end in your area? (If more than one please list) 

WNV: High

EEE: Low

What time frame during the year is this method employed? June- September

Comments: 
*Please attach a link to maps of surveillance areas if possible. 

EDUCATION, OUTREACH & PUBLIC RELATIONS 

Do you have an education/public outreach program program? Yes 

If yes, please describe: 2008 Program was minimal due to lack of requests. Most 

activity is cooperative with local public health 

Please check off all that apply: 

 School based program 

 Website 

 PR brochures/handouts 

 Community events 

 Science fairs 

 Meeting presentations 

 Other (please describe): Provide science and support for the Boston Public Health 

Commission's catchbasin treatment program. 

Please give an estimate of attendance/participants in this program: 

Please list some events you participated in for the year of this report: 

What time frame during the year is this method employed? 

Have you performed any research projects, efficacy, bottle assays, etc.? Please select 

If yes, please elaborate on your research projects: 

Are you involved in any collaborations with academia, industry, environmental groups, 

etc.? Please select 

If yes, please elaborate on your collaborations this past year: 

Please provide a list of technical reports, white/grey papers, publication in journal or 

trade magazines, etc. 

Does your staff participate in educational opportunities? Yes 

If yes, please list the training and education your staff received this year: NMCA Annual 

Meeting 

Please list the certifications and degrees held by your staff: Supt. M.Ag Entomology . 

Secretary and Seasonal staff have BA degrees 
Comments: 

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL EFFORTS 

Do you have a biological control program? No 

If yes, please describe: 

Is this program the introduction of mosquito predators or the enhancement of habitat for 

native predators? 

Please check off all that apply: 

 Predatory fish 

 Predatory invertebrates 

 Other (please describe): 

What time frame during the year is this method employed? 

Comments: 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

Does your program use (check all that apply): 

 Computers 

 GIS mapping 

 GPS equipment 

 Computer databases 

 Aerial Photography 

 Other (please describe): 

Please describe your capabilities in these areas: 

Please describe your current GIS abilities: Beginner 

Give details if possible on your GIS abilities: 

Please describe any changes/enhancements in this area from the previous year: 

Purchased sprayer that maps its spray route 

Comments: 
REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 

Please give a concise statement of revenues & expenditures for the prior fiscal year 

ending June 30. 

$202,022.95 

Comments: Revenues: $234,637.97

PESTICIDE USAGE 

Please total your pesticide usage with information from your Mass. Pesticide Use 

Report, WNV Larvicide Use records and contracted pesticide applications. Applications 

methods include; hand/backpack, aerial, ULV, mistblower, other (please explain) 

Product Name: Teknar HPD 

EPA Reg. #: 70051-51 

Application method: Non-motorized backpack 

Targeted life stage: Larvae 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 7gal. 

Comments: 

Product Name: Vectolex WSP 

EPA Reg. #: 73049-20 

Application method: Hand 

Targeted life stage: Larvae 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 768 

Comments: 

Product Name: Altosid Pellets WSP 

EPA Reg. #: 2724-448 

Application method: Hand 

Targeted life stage: Larvae 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 605 

Comments: 

Product Name: Anvil 10+10 ULV 

EPA Reg. #: 1021-1688-8329 

Application method: Leco or Cougar ULV by truck 

Targeted life stage: Adult 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 13.2 gal. 

Comments: 

Product Name: Flit -10EC 

EPA Reg. #: 8329-67 
Application method: Motorized backpack 

Targeted life stage: Adult 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 1.4 gal. 

Comments: 

Product Name: 

EPA Reg. #: 

Application method: 

Targeted life stage: Choose one 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 

Comments: 

Product Name: 

EPA Reg. #: 

Application method: 

Targeted life stage: Choose one 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 

Comments: 

Product Name: 

EPA Reg. #: 

Application method: 

Targeted life stage: Choose one 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 

Comments: 

Product Name: 

EPA Reg. #: 

Application method: 

Targeted life stage: Choose one 

Total amount of concentrate applied: 

Comments: 

LARGE AREA EXCLUSIONS 

Do you have large areas of pesticide exclusion, such as estimated or priority habitats? 

Yes 

If yes, please explain, and attach maps or a weblink if possible. These areas receive 

only BTI larvicides such as Teknar HPD 

SPECIAL PROJECTS 

Do you perform any inspectional services such as inspections at sewage treatment 

facilities or review sub division plans? Please choose one 
If yes, please elaborate 

Do you work with DPW departments or other local or state officials to address 

stormwater systems, clogged culverts or other areas that you have identified as manmade mosquito problem areas? No 

If yes, please elaborate: Not in 2008 season 

Have you worked with these departments on long term solutions? Please choose one 

If yes, please elaborate: 

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROTECTION ACT 

Is your program impacted by the Children and Families Protection Act? Yes 

If yes, please explain: Avoid schools during school year 

If you have data on compliance with this Act and your program, please list here: 

If you had difficulties with implementation of your program due to this law, please 

elaborate here: 

Comments: 

GENERAL COMMENTS 

Please list any comments not covered in this report: