Anastasia Mosquito Control

August 2026 Upcoming Events
2026-08-11 10:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00 UTC
August 2026 Upcoming Events!
This month, we’re continuing to explore the world of mosquitoes, disease vectors, arthropods, and the science behind protecting public health through hands-on activities, interactive missions, and up-close learning experiences.

August also brings one of our biggest mosquito education days of the year: World Mosquito Day on August 20!

Vector Cravings and Crazy Science will be offered once this month to accommodate the additional special programming planned for World Mosquito Day.

Feature Creature
This month’s Feature Creature will highlight mosquitoes in recognition of World Mosquito Day! Join us for mosquito trivia, our Mosquito Magnet demo, and a unique hands-on learning experience as we take a closer look at mosquito biology and behavior.

World Mosquito Day | August 20
Join us for special events during World Mosquito Day! We’ll have additional opportunities to explore mosquito science, history, disease prevention, mosquito control, and the discoveries that have shaped our understanding of mosquito-borne disease.
Special World Mosquito Day flyers will be posted separately with event details, activities, and schedules. Stay tuned as we get closer to August 20!

Planning Your Visit
Our pinned Activity Flyers provide more information about our daily offerings, activity availability, program descriptions, schedules, and participation guidelines. Be sure to check them when planning your visit, as activity availability may vary.
Please note that activities cannot be started after 3:30 PM to ensure guests have enough time to complete them before the center closes.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Disease Vector Education Center for another month of exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning!

Can you find Meep?
2026-08-20 10:30 - 2026-08-22 15:30
Where in the World is Meep?
Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day and Meep is hiding around the Disease Vector Education Center for World Mosquito Day!

As part of the American Mosquito Control Association’s “Where in the World is Meep?” World Mosquito Day initiative, we’re turning Meep’s visit into a scavenger hunt.

Search the DVEC exhibits for the hidden Meeps, but don’t just find them and move on! Each Meep highlights important information about mosquitoes, malaria, mosquito control, and medical entomology.

Pay attention to what you discover because those clues may come in handy during our Feature Creature: Mosquito Edition trivia and World Mosquito Day Jeopardy! Find all the hidden Meeps to earn a special World Mosquito Day sticker, then stop by and snap a photo with one of our Meep cutouts!

Join us August 20-22, 2026 @ 10:30 AM-3:30 PM and see how many Meeps you can find while putting your mosquito knowledge to the test.

Feature Creature: Mosquito Edition
2026-08-20 11:30 - 15:30
Feature Creature is getting a special World Mosquito Day edition!

Join us on Thursday, August 20 in our classroom for an up-close look at the creature at the center of World Mosquito Day!

Test your knowledge with fun mosquito trivia, see live mosquitoes during our mosquito cage demonstration, take a closer look at their biology and behavior, and learn how we can protect ourselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne disease.

Come discover why understanding mosquitoes is an important part of protecting public health!

Show times: 11:30 AM & 3:30 PM

Jeopardy! World Mosquito Day Edition
2026-08-22 15:30 - 16:00
What is… World Mosquito Day!

Join us for a special World Mosquito Day event and put your mosquito knowledge to the test with some good old-fashioned Jeopardy!

From mosquito biology and disease to history, control, and prevention, see how much you know while learning a few new facts along the way.

Bring your family and friends, pick a category, and get ready to play!
Saturday, August 22 Show time: 3:30 PM

Come celebrate World Mosquito Day with a little friendly competition, mosquito science, and plenty of fun!
