24 - Bulletins Live! Two: What increased EPA requirements might mean for your district.

Abstract: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will soon be implementing new changes to define how mosquito and vector control programs operate with respect to endangered species. These new rules will require the use of their newly launched Bulletins Live! Two webpage in addition to increased reporting requirements. Agencies will also be required to work with their local national wildlife refuge to formulate a plan for treatments. While the implementation has yet to be fully communicated with local mosquito control programs, there are concerns that these increased regulations will be difficult for some districts to comply. At the Lee County Mosquito Control District, there are concerns the increased regulations will place undue liability on the part of the mosquito control district. With mosquito control districts already limited in their control abilities, any additional restrictions or liability will ultimately have deleterious effects to the service we can provide. Understanding these regulations now will help your operation be better prepared when the time comes.