The Beaver County Conservation District’s Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Program (BU 13579 ) will be conducting a truck-mounted, Ultra Low Volume (ULV) spray event on Thursday, September 5, 2024, between 7:30 pm and 10 pm to decrease mosquito populations and reduce the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) transmission. In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be Monday, September 9th.
Area of focus will be the town of Monaca. Recent mosquito samples from this location have tested positive for WNV.
The pesticide being applied is Aqua Duet and is designed to provide quick, effective control of adult mosquito populations. Aquaduet has a very low toxicity profile to mammals and has negligible impact on non-target insects and the environment. It will be released at 1 ounce per acre.
Any questions, please call Phoebe Prince at the Beaver County Conservation District (724) 378-1071 ext. 222 or (724) 462-5713 (cell)
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Spring 2024
The mission of the Beaver County Conservation District is to provide leadership in natural resource management through outreach, education, and technical assistance. As part of the district, beaver county vector-borne disease control program focuses on mosquito and tick surveillance, vector management, and public outreach/education. while insects have benefits, such as being part of the food web and acting as pollinators for plants; ticks and mosquitoes can be a biting nuisance and more importantly transmit diseases that can make you sick. the beaver county vector-borne disease control program collects samples of tick and mosquito population from beaver county communities to assess disease transmission potential.
Mosquitoes in Beaver County
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2024 BCCD Board Meetings
The Beaver County Conservation District regular monthly board meetings are held at 10:00 AM the 2nd Friday of each month unless it falls on a holiday, then it is the 3rd Friday of the month. The meeting is open to the public and if you would like to attend virtually, please contact the district for a Zoom link.
Get Involved
Contact: Jeff Pflug
Mission Statement
The Beaver County Conservation District provides leadership in natural resource management through outreach, education, and technical assistance.
BCCD Trail Map
TICKS in Beaver County
Tick surveillance also began in April with 5 tick drags conducted and 18 ticks collected and submitted for testing and identification.Any questions related to mosquito concerns or mosquito disease like West Nile Virus, contact us at the office 724-378-1701 ext. 222.
2024 Tire Collection Day Results
On April 13th, our tire collection event was held at the Beaver County Conservation District with help from funding through the PA DEP West Nile Program. Over 1,000 tires were collected this year! The Beaver County Mosquito Vector Disease Program extends our thanks to everyone who participated and helped reduce mosquito breeding habitat in Beaver County neighborhoods.
Orienteering Map
Level: Beginner
REAP
The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program is designed to enhance farm production and protect natural resources by enabling farmers, landowners, and businesses to earn Pennsylvania state income tax credits in exchange for implementing water quality "Best Management Practices" (BMPs).
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The Commission will begin accepting 2023-24 REAP Applications on Thursday, August 1st, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis. Attached, you will find the new REAP Guidelines and Application packet. The REAP Guidelines and Application can also be found on the program’s webpage: PA Department of Agriculture - REAP Program
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Contact Agricultural Conservationist Wade Jodun at 724-378-1701 ext 220 or via email at wade.jodun@bccdpa.us if you have any questions regarding the REAP program. Follow this link for an informative video from a recent REAP workshop held by the district: https://youtu.be/ANiNhl1euq4
2023 Annual Report
Want to know what BCCD has accomplished in 2023? Check out our annual report to find out what we did last year!
