Fight the Bite
Bats and Mosquito Control: Helpful, But Not a Cure-All
By Keira J. Lucas, PHD, deputy executive director for Collier Mosquito Control District
NAPLES, FL (July 17, 2025) - Natural mosquit...
Mosquitoes: can’t they just be eliminated?
NBC-2 asked, and we enjoyed chatting about these pesky insects!
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Mosquito Squadron: Battling an infinite enemy
Collier Mosquito Control District's helicopters and how they are used to #FightTheBite is the focus of this cover story in HeliOps Maga...
These STEM women are buzz kills
Southwest Florida's mosquitoes face a threat from CMCD's all-female research team! From identifying mosquito species new to our area to...
What you can do to reduce mosquito populations in SW Florida
Now is the time to get in habit: to toss it, tip it or cover it to reduce mosquitoes around your home
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More mosquitoes can mean an increased threat of disease
Mosquitoes like it hot, and Collier County has plenty of hot during the summer months.
As temperatures (and rains) increase, mosquit...
When is “mosquito season” in Southwest Florida?
Does Southwest Florida have a season for mosquitoes? Yes, and it lasts all year-round.
Our subtropical climate provides ample heat a...
CMCD COVID-19 Response
The Collier Mosquito Control District is committed to the health and safety of the community we serve, and of our employees, and we are...