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Welcome to Lee County

Mosquito Education!

The Lee County Mosquito Education classroom programs are conducted in collaboration with classroom teachers. Programs are designed for students in kindergarten, 5th grade, 7th grade, and high school chemistry and biology classes. These environmental science programs support Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in a variety of areas. Films, readings, slide programs, discussions, art activities and lab experiences are utilized to teach the objectives of each unit. In addition, our instructors are active with local, state, and national organizations devoted to mosquito control and environmental education.

Welcome to Lee County

Mosquito Education!

The Lee County Mosquito Education classroom programs are conducted in collaboration with classroom teachers. Programs are designed for students in kindergarten, 5th grade, 7th grade, and high school chemistry and biology classes. These environmental science programs support Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in a variety of areas. Films, readings, slide programs, discussions, art activities and lab experiences are utilized to teach the objectives of each unit. In addition, our instructors are active with local, state, and national organizations devoted to mosquito control and environmental education.

Our school-based outreach programs cover a variety of topics associated with mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.

Apply for Internship and Service Learning Opportunities within the Lee County Mosquito Control, Education and Hyacinth Programs.

Have fun learning about life cycle, food webs, and by completing these mosquito-related projects.

Virtual interactive learning resources that continue to support the environmental sciences and Florida’s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.

Interested in learning more about why mosquitoes bite? Or wondering about what you can do to help prevent mosquitoes from becoming a nuisance around your home?

Education is a science and an art. Find out more about our education and public information team.

Latest News

Summer News!

July 22nd, 2022|

With the school year finally at a close, the summer provides a quick chance for the Mosquito Education team to catch up on equipment maintenance, inventory and prepare for another fast approaching August. On July 15th the team traveled to the Imaginarium History and Science Center in Fort Myers where

Friends of Lovers Key Summer Camps!

June 10th, 2022|

Registration is open for Lovers Key Eco-Arts Adventure Camp! Your child will enjoy an unforgettable summer, exploring the beaches and mangroves of Lovers Key State Park while learning ecology and environmental stewardship. Morning field trips in the park are followed by afternoon enrichment activities at the new, air-conditioned, Welcome and

Duval County School Buzzes with Excitement for Mosquito Day!

March 15th, 2022|

On Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 Mosquito Control educators visited Mayport Coastal Sciences Elementary School to offer students an unforgettable experience. Professionals from the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) provided presentations and hands on activities for students and staff as part of a mosquito education program conducted yearly during the week

2022 STEMtastic Day of Discovery

January 24th, 2022|

STEMtastic Day of Discovery is an award-winning STEM event that provides an exciting atmosphere for children and families to experience Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and the Arts. This event allows families the opportunity to participate in high profile indoor and outdoor interactive areas which feature science, technology, engineering, and math-related

20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday December 4, 2021

December 2nd, 2021|

Join the Lee County Mosquito Education Team and other area organizations as we commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve with a "Sloughbration." There will be fun filled activities throughout the day including specialty guided walks, interactive demonstrations, FGCU Water School, live animals, kid friendly activities,

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