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County specialist outlines mosquito and tick surveillance: traps, samples and education emphasized
Summary
Jason Gates, Franklin County’s mosquito and tick-borne disease control specialist, briefed commissioners on a program funded by a Pennsylvania DEP grant that focuses on surveillance (45%), control (25%), education (15%) and administration (15%); Gates noted roughly 11 truck-sprays per year and 400–450 gravid traps set annually.
Jason Gates, Franklin County’s mosquito and tick-borne disease control specialist, told commissioners his program’s mission is “to reduce the risk of mosquito and tick borne disease through education, surveillance, and control.” He said the program covers Franklin County and also provides services to Huntington, Bedford and Fulton counties and is funded by a Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection state grant.
Gates outlined the program mix and workload: roughly 15% administration, 25% control (primarily larval…
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