Data Collection
Licensed companies like VDCI bring an integrated approach to mosquito management that addresses immediate health threats while considering the long-term effects of insecticide use.
Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) programs are built on data that informs every decision. VDCI collects information before and throughout the management process using advanced strategies, trapping techniques, and cutting-edge GIS/GPS technologies. The information gathered is then used to establish a baseline from which species bionomics, activity periods, host preferences, the presence of disease, and other factors are monitored.
Insecticide Resistance Prevention
Insecticide resistance can manifest in different ways and in response to different products:
Cross Resistance Mosquitoes become vulnerable to other types of products with the same mode of action Multiple Resistance Mosquitoes become less vulnerable to several different types of mosquito products. | Target Site Resistance Mosquitoes develop a mutation that protects them from products that target genetic traits. Behavioral Resistance Mosquitoes change their behavior to avoid exposure to specific products |
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By continuously tracking data, experts can identify trends and successfully pivot when problems are detected. This may mean adjusting product doses or application timing, or switching to a different class of products.