prepared several informational documents relating to mosquito control for 

 the public's education. He initiated a state-wide mosquito survey utilizing 

 a survey tool called the light trap and has looked at newer insecticides as 

 alternatives to current materials used for mosquito control. This year the 

 Board has come forth with many ideas and much more effort to establish a 

 solid foundation of technical assistance in mosquito control and policy 

 matters. 



The mosquito-climate cycle is important because mosquito breeding is 

 greatly influenced by the amount of precipitation during the season. At the 

 beginning of the 1980 fiscal year, weather conditions were ideal for producing 

 mosquitoes. There was above normal rainfall in August, but the temperatures 

 were below normal for the month and they affected mosquito activity. A very 

 mild and dry winter led to low-to-moderate populations in the spring during 

 which, however, there were localized areas of heavy infestation. 



The budget of $54,575 covered the costs of the administrative work of 

 the Board, services of regular employees of the Board, and necessary expenses 

 incurred in overseeing the work of the various mosquito control projects in 

 operation during the year. 



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