It is world-wide in scope, with members or subscribers to its publications in over 100 countries. The majority of its members are in the United States. The Board of Directors is composed of seven members elected by the members at large, nine Regional Directors elected by the members in the regions which they represent, an Industry Director, a Technical Advisor, plus two appointed staff members, a Business Manager and an Administrative Assistant who run the Central Office. A MCA is not governmental nor is it subject to political control, but its services are provided mainly to public agencies and their principal staff members engaged in mosquito control, mosquito research and related activities. However, services are equally available to any agency, company or individual that may request any information or services that AMCA can provide.
T here are various special memberships.
Corporations, agencies and individuals desiring to participate in the work of this association are urged to become Sustaining Members. Also, US income tax-deductible contributions are invited in any amount to the AMCA Foundation. Special contributions may be made in the memory of Ralph Barr, John N. Belkin, Dan F. Boyd, George B. Craig, Marco E. Giglioli and Jay Graham. G rants or services may be accepted by AMCA in accordance with its primary purposes. O ne annual meeting is held each year in a different part of the country, usually as a joint meeting with a state or regional mosquito control association.