American Mosquito Control Association

American Mosquito Control Association
Abbreviation AMCA
Motto Dedicated to providing leadership, information and education leading to the enhancement of public health and quality of life through the suppression of mosquitoes.
Formation June 26, 1935 (1935-06-26)
Type Non-profit organization
Purpose Public service
Headquarters Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Membership (2016[1])
+1,600
President
 Wayne Gale
Technical advisor
 Joseph Conlon
Publication Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
Affiliations New Jersey Mosquito Control Association
Website www.mosquito.org

The American Mosquito Control Association is an American nonprofit organization and the world's leading organization dedicated to mosquito control.[2] It was established in Trenton, New Jersey in 1935 as the Eastern Association of Mosquito Control Workers, obtaining its current name in 1944.[3] Currently, it is based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. It publishes the Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Stan Cope Installed as American Mosquito Control Association President". CNN Money (Press release). 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  2. ↑ Spear, Jane E. (2003). "Open Marsh Water Management". Environmental Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  3. ↑ "History". American Mosquito Control Association. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
  4. ↑ Broad, William J. (2013-07-15). "A Low-Tech Mosquito Deterrent". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
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