Metropolitan Mosquito Control District briefs Scott County on season outlook, drones and tire recycling

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District told the Scott County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 18 that last year’s above‑average rainfall led to a sharp increase in larval inspections and treatments, and that the district has expanded drone use and changed its tire‑recycling process ahead of the 2025 mosquito season.

The briefing, delivered by Daniel Huff, executive director of the District, and Alex Carlson, the district’s public affairs manager, summarized surveillance, treatment methods, disease risks and new operational changes. "My name is Daniel Huff. I'm the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Miskito Control District. I'm joined here today by our public affairs manager, Alex Carlson, who'll be giving our presentation," Huff said at the start of the presentation.

Carlson emphasized the district’s public‑health focus and described last year’s operating picture: more rain generated more larval acres treated and more helicopter and larval work, while drought the previous three years had suppressed some nuisance species. "The median home in the district pays about $11 per year for all of the services…