The Anastasia Mosquito Control District will be hosting the 21st Annual Arbovirus Surveillance and Mosquito Control Workshop this week. As a result, the Disease Vector Education Center (DVEC) will experience higher than usual visitation and foot traffic throughout the facility.
This workshop brings together mosquito control professionals, international scholars, public health experts, and disease vector specialists who are visiting to share research, collaborate on vector control strategies, and tour our facility. We are excited to welcome these experts and highlight the work being done in St. Johns County and beyond to monitor and reduce mosquito-borne diseases.
Because of the increased number of professional visitors, the center may feel busier and louder than usual. Staff will do their best to help maintain a comfortable environment and assist visitors as needed.
At this time, regular programming remains paused while we support the workshop activities and finalize our March Programming, we have so much in store for our 2nd anniversary. However, guests can still enjoy several fun, educational, and interactive activities during their visit.
Available during this time:
• Scavenger hunts and self-guided activities throughout the center
• Interactive exhibits and informational displays
• Fish Frenzy at the usual times
We appreciate your understanding during this exciting professional event and thank you for helping us welcome colleagues from across the country and around the world to the DVEC.
