American Mosquito Control Association

The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) 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]

American Mosquito Control Association
AbbreviationAMCA
FormationJune 26, 1935 (1935-06-26)
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposePublic service
HeadquartersMount Laurel, New Jersey
Membership (2016[1])
+1,600
President
Wayne Gale
Technical advisor
Joseph Conlon
PublicationJournal of the American Mosquito Control Association
AffiliationsNew Jersey Mosquito Control Association
Websitewww.mosquito.org

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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