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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
6:00am - 7:00am PST
Day 2- Check in

6:00am - 7:00am PST

Day 2- Check in

7:00am - 2:00pm PST
Exhibitor Show & Registration Opens

7:00am - 2:00pm PST

Exhibitor Show & Registration Opens

Location: Las Palmas Ballroom

8:00am - 10:00am PST
The Science Behind the Tiny Vampires, Mosquitoes (I)
Moderator: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Moderator: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

8:00am - 10:00am PST

The Science Behind the Tiny Vampires, Mosquitoes (I)

Location: Salons 1-4

Moderator: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Moderator: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

8:00am - 8:10am PST

Surveillance for Mosquito-borne Encephalitis Virus Activity in California, 2025

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Hannah E. Romo (she/her/hers) – CDPH

Co-Author: Tina Feiszli, n/a – CDPH VBDS

Co-Author: Mary Danforth, n/a – CDPH VBDS

Co-Author: Andrea Lund, n/a – CDPH VBDS

Co-Author: Marie Cerda, n/a – CDPH VBDS

Co-Author: Anil Singapuri, MA – University of California, Davis

Co-Author: Tim Valdepena – University of California, Davis

Co-Author: Jody Simpson, n/a – University of California, Davis

Co-Author: Christopher Barker, MS, MS, PhD – University of California, Davis

Co-Author: Sharon Messenger, n/a – CDPH

Presenter: Hannah E. Romo (she/her/hers) – CDPH

Other Mosquito topics

8:10am - 8:20am PST

California West Nile Virus Forecasting Challenges in 2024 and 2025

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Héctor M. Sánchez C, PhD (he/him/his) – California Department of Public Health

Speaker: Christopher Barker, MS, MS, PhD – University of California, Davis

8:20am - 8:30am PST

2024 Dengue Surge in Human Cases

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Vanessa Lomeli Vargas – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Other operations topics

8:30am - 8:40am PST

Detection of Cache Valley Virus in the Northern Central Valley

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Sunny Lee, PhD – University of California Davis, DART Lab

Other Mosquito topics

8:40am - 8:50am PST

Spatio-temporal trend of WNV vector mosquitoes in the West Valley Region of San Bernardino County, Southern California

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Solomon K. Birhanie, PhD – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Co-Author: Michelle Q. Brown, PhD – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Presenter: Ale Macias – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Other Mosquito topics

9:00am - 9:10am PST

Optimizing WSW RT-qPCR for recent viral sequences and internal positive controls

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Anil Singapuri, MA – University of California, Davis

Other Mosquito topics

9:10am - 9:20am PST

Residual Methoprene Usage for Control of Ricefields in Fresno County

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Edward Ramos – Fresno Westside Mosquito Abatement District

Presenter: Alfredo Verdugo – Fresno Westside Mosquito Abatement District

Other Mosquito topics

9:20am - 9:30am PST

The implementation of a larval resistance surveillance program

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Kara L. Kelley, BS – Sac-Yolo MVCD

Co-Author: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

Co-Author: Sarah Wheeler, PhD – Sacramento Yolo MVCD

Presenter: Kara L. Kelley, BS – Sac-Yolo MVCD

Other operations topics

9:30am - 9:40am PST

Reinvigorating ineffective essential oils for enhanced mosquito repellency using nootkatone synergy

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Lauren Ho, n/a – University of California Riverside

Presenter: Hassan Khaleel, n/a – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Alec Gerry, n/a – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Karthikeyan Chandrasegaran, PhD (he/him/his) – University of California Riverside

9:40am - 9:50am PST

Field and Laboratory Evidence for the Effectiveness of Botanical Repellents in Reducing Mosquito Use of Underground Storm Drains in the Coachella Valley

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Benjamin Nyman, PhD (he/him/his) – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Lauren Ho, n/a – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Hassan Khaleel, n/a – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Elspeth Cannell, n/a – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Karthikeyan Chandrasegaran, PhD (he/him/his) – University of California Riverside

Co-Author: Alec Gerry, n/a – University of California Riverside

Presenter: Karthikeyan Chandrasegaran, PhD (he/him/his) – University of California Riverside

Other Mosquito topics

8:00am - 10:15am PST
Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control Technology Unleashed
Moderator: Robert L. Ferdan, CGCIO (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

8:00am - 10:00am PST

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control Technology Unleashed

Location: Salons 5-8

Moderator: Robert L. Ferdan, CGCIO (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

8:05am - 8:15am PST

Using AI as a Subject-Matter Force Multiplier

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Eric Haas-Stapleton, PhD – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Co-Author: Robert L. Ferdan, CGCIO (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Co-Author: Ryan Clausnitzer, MPA (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Presenter: Eric Haas-Stapleton, PhD – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

8:15am - 8:25am PST

A Digital Framework for Trustee Oversight and Board Governance

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Luan Ngo – Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Tawnia Pett – Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Luan Ngo – Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

8:25am - 8:35am PST

From Clipboards to Clouds: Modernizing the Mission

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Peter Bonkrude, MS (he/him/his) – Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Peter Bonkrude, MS (he/him/his) – Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

8:35am - 8:45am PST

Connected for the Future: The Journey of a Districts' Network Infrastructure Upgrade

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Miguel A. Cardenas, MPA – Solano County Mosquito Abatement District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

8:45am - 8:55am PST

VectorSurv Mobile: Take VectorSurv into the field

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Tim Valdepena – University of California, Davis

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

8:55am - 9:05am PST

Interactive Dashboards for Mosquitofish Rearing Operations and Public Outreach Initiatives using Google Looker Studio

Location: Salons 5-8

Author: Lizbeth Martinez, MPH – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Presenter: Lizbeth Martinez, MPH – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

9:05am - 9:15am PST

The Simple Approach: Building a Mobile Drone Treatment Program

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Timothy Mann – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

9:15am - 9:25am PST

Enhancing Service Request Management with Survey123 and Integration

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Christina Falk – San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Christina Falk – San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

9:25am - 9:35am PST

Modernizing Mosquito Control: Program Developments and UAS Applications at Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Scott Schon – Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Scott Schon – Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

9:35am - 9:45am PST

Nidus: Closing the Loop from Field Observations to Operational Intelligence in Mosquito Control

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Benjamin Sperry, MPH, MSc – Gleipnir LLC

Co-Author: Eli Ribble, MS – Gleipnir LLC

Presenter: Benjamin Sperry, MPH, MSc – Gleipnir LLC

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

9:45am - 9:55am PST

Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District's electrified journey

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: David H. Wexler – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: David H. Wexler – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

9:55am - 10:05am PST

Data visualizations: using the VectorSurv API

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Kylie Pace – DART, UC Davis

Speaker: Christina de Cesaris

Speaker: Kylie Pace – DART, UC Davis

Other operations topics

10:05am - 10:15am PST

“Ally” — A Voice AI System to Enhance Operational Efficiency and Community Response During the Expansion in Alameda County

Location: Salons 5-8

Author: Robert L. Ferdan, CGCIO (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Co-Author: Ryan Clausnitzer, MPA (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Presenter: Robert L. Ferdan, CGCIO (he/him/his) – Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

10:15am - 10:30am PST
Morning Break

10:15am - 10:30am PST

Morning Break

Location: Las Palmas Ballroom

10:30am - 12:00pm PST
The Science Behind the Tiny Vampires, Mosquitoes (II)
Moderator: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Moderator: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

10:30am - 12:00pm PST

The Science Behind the Tiny Vampires, Mosquitoes (II)

Location: Salons 1-4

Moderator: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Moderator: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

10:30am - 10:40am PST

Where to Apply? Selecting Locations for Control Efforts of Aedes aegypti in the Coachella Valley

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Kim Y. Hung, PhD, BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Author: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Gregorio Alvarado, n/a – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Antonio M. Molina, Jr. – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Edward H. Prendez, Jr. – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Gabriela Perezchica-Harvey, M.S. (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Robert C. Gaona (he/him/his) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Jeremy Wittie, MS – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Other Mosquito topics

10:40am - 10:50am PST

Optimizing the Diagnostic Dose of the CDC Bottle Bioassay

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Deborah Dritz, MS (she/her/hers) – Sacramento-Yolo M.V.C.D.

Co-Author: Sarah Wheeler, PhD – Sacramento Yolo MVCD

Presenter: Deborah Dritz, MS (she/her/hers) – Sacramento-Yolo M.V.C.D.

Co-Author: Joy Drake

Co-Author: Katrina Stokes

Co-Author: Haley Unmacht

Other Mosquito topics

10:40am - 11:50am PST

All Wetlands are Not Alike: Integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) for Wetland Management, Biodiversity, and Vector Control

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Geoff M. Attardo, PhD (he/him/his) – University of California, Davis

Co-Author: Diana Almendariz

10:50am - 11:00am PST

Thermal Stress and Pyrethroid Resistance in the Invasive Mosquito Aedes aegypti

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Matthew Hernandez, BS – California State University, Fresno

Co-Author: Abraham Velazquez, M.S.

Co-Author: Brian Tsukimura, Ph.D.

Welcome to the Future of Mosquito & Vector Control technology unleashed

11:00am - 11:10am PST

West Nile Virus Response in Cemeteries

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Jason Mendoza (he/him/his) – County of San Diego

Other Mosquito topics

11:10am - 11:20am PST

Evaluating seasonal efficacy adulticide interventions in Yolo County, California

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

Co-Author: Sarah Wheeler, PhD – Sacramento Yolo MVCD

Presenter: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

Other Mosquito topics

11:20am - 11:30am PST

Mosquito Breeding Sites - Tackling the Threat of Neglected Pools

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Stephan Navarrete – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Stephan Navarrete – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Other Mosquito topics

11:30am - 11:40am PST

Do “Mosquito repellant” Plants Really Work? Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Citronella and Rosemary

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: James Brodigan, BS – Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

Presenter: James Brodigan, BS – Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District

Other Mosquito topics

10:30am - 12:05pm PST
Buzz Off: Messaging
Moderator: Nola Woods (she/her/hers) – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

10:30am - 12:00pm PST

The Buzz on Messaging

Location: Salons 5-8

Moderator: Nola Woods (she/her/hers) – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

10:30am - 11:15am PST

Biting Back at Misinformation: How to Build Trust with Data-Informed Communications

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Valerie Nevarez, MBA (she/her/hers) – Tripepi Smith

11:15am - 11:25am PST

The Buzz on Leveling Up Outreach for Aedes aegypti Without Missing the Mark

Location: Salons 5-8

Speaker: Nola Woods (she/her/hers) – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Andrew Pierce – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Christine Widger, n/a – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Nola Woods (she/her/hers) – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Buzz Off! Engaging Messaging in Mosquito Prevention

11:25am - 11:35am PST

From In-Person Participation to On-Camera Ready: The Importance of Always Being Prepared to be Recorded at Outreach Events

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Andrew Pierce – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Andrew Pierce – Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District

Other operations topics

3:05pm - 3:15pm PST

Advancing Aedes Control: Year Two of the SIT Program in the West Valley region of San Bernardino County

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Jennifer Q. Castellon, PhD – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Co-Author: Jacob Q. Hans, BSc – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Co-Author: Michelle Q. Brown, PhD – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Presenter: Solomon K. Birhanie, PhD – West Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District

Stopping the Bite: SIT and the Future of Mosquito Control

3:15pm - 3:25pm PST

From Lab to Landscape: Year Two Progress of Sterile Male Releases in Los Angeles County

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Nicolas Tremblay, n/a – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Co-Author: Christie Miranda, n/a – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Co-Author: Courtney Chagolla, n/a – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Co-Author: Ryan Amick – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Co-Author: Steve Vetrone, MPH – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Co-Author: Angela Caranci, PhD – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Presenter: Steve Vetrone, MPH – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Stopping the Bite: SIT and the Future of Mosquito Control

3:25pm - 3:35pm PST

Swatting the Cost, Not the Science: Understanding Public Perceptions of Mosquito Control and SIT on a Budget

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: Kriztian Luna Corona, MPH, MEd (she/her/hers) – SGVMVCD

Presenter: Kriztian Luna Corona, MPH, MEd (she/her/hers) – SGVMVCD

Stopping the Bite: SIT and the Future of Mosquito Control

3:35pm - 3:45pm PST

A localized approach to Aedes aegypti control: early findings from a cost-conscious SIT program

Location: Salons 1-4

Presenter: Jennifer Wong, REHS (she/her/hers) – Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District

Stopping the Bite: SIT and the Future of Mosquito Control

3:45pm - 3:55pm PST

A Preliminary Examination of Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) for Control of Aedes aegypti Within the Turlock Mosquito Abatement District in 2025

Location: Salons 1-4

Co-Author: DAVID E. HEFT, MS Entomology, MPA – Turlock Mosquito Abatement District

Presenter: DAVID E. HEFT, MS Entomology, MPA – Turlock Mosquito Abatement District

Stopping the Bite: SIT and the Future of Mosquito Control

2:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Vector Control Operations
Moderator: Angela Caranci, PhD – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
Moderator: Jody Morgan

2:00pm - 4:30pm PST

Vector Control Operations

Location: Salons 5-8

Moderator: Angela Caranci, PhD – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Moderator: Jody Morgan

2:05pm - 2:15pm PST

VectorSurv Tools for Stronger Communication

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Shawn Ranck – VectorSurv

Other operations topics

2:15pm - 2:25pm PST

Incorporating VectorSurv’s new Service Visits and Integrated Data View modules into your response toolkit

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Lincoln Wells, MS / MPH (he/him/his) – UC Davis - VectorSurv

Co-Author: Kurt Johnson, BS – UC Davis, VectorSurv

Presenter: Lincoln Wells, MS / MPH (he/him/his) – UC Davis - VectorSurv

Presenter: Kurt Johnson, BS – UC Davis, VectorSurv

Other operations topics

2:25pm - 2:35pm PST

Proven GIS data management practices

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Skylar Brown, BA International Studies & GIS – Frontier Precision, Inc.

2:35pm - 2:45pm PST

Early or late? Evaluating Areawide Larvicide Application Timing Across Mosquito Growth Stages

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Juan Pablo Ortega, BS in Biotechnology (he/him/his) – Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Andrea Troupin, MSPH – Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Mark Nakata, MPA (he/him/his) – Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District

Other operations topics

2:45pm - 2:55pm PST

Breeding Mosquitoes? Probably! Developing a Stormwater BMP Inspection and Treatment Program

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Chris Mershon – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Presenter: Chris Mershon – Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District

Other operations topics

2:55pm - 3:05pm PST

Control Strategies in the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Gonzalo A. Valadez (he/him/his) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Author: Gonzalo A. Valadez (he/him/his) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Melissa Snelling

Co-Author: Alex Echenberg, BS, BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Antonio M. Molina, Jr. – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Gregorio Alvarado, n/a – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Gabriela Harvey

Co-Author: Jennifer A. Henke, M.S., BCE (she/her/hers) – Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District

Other Mosquito topics

3:05pm - 3:15pm PST

Sending Mosquitoes to Their Graves: Efficacy of Pyriproxyfen and Zinc-Based Interventions for Mosquito Control in Cemetery Flower Vases

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Na Leifson (they/them/theirs) – Sacramento-Yolo MVCD

Co-Author: Mario Novelo Canto, PhD – SAYO

Co-Author: James Brodigan, BS – Sacramento Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District

Co-Author: Megan Siefker, n/a – Sacramento-Yolo MVCD

Presenter: Na Leifson (they/them/theirs) – Sacramento-Yolo MVCD

Speaker: Na Leifson (they/them/theirs) – Sacramento-Yolo MVCD

Silencing the Swarm: Innovation in Mosquito Control

3:15pm - 3:25pm PST

A Dip in Time Saves Nine: A Lean Approach to Mosquito Control

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Benjamin Sperry, MPH, MSc – Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District

Presenter: Benjamin Sperry, MPH, MSc – Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District

Silencing the Swarm: Innovation in Mosquito Control

3:35pm - 3:45pm PST

From the lab bench to the sky: Improved ULV assays and drone ULV applications for better mosquito control

Location: Salons 5-8

Co-Author: Greg White, PhD – Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District

Presenter: Greg White, PhD – Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District

Silencing the Swarm: Innovation in Mosquito Control

3:45pm - 3:55pm PST

Vector Control Operations Along an International Border

Location: Salons 5-8

Presenter: Nikos Gurfield, DVM, PhD, DACVP (he/him/his) – County of San Diego, Vector Control Program

Co-Author: Jessica Dieckmann