An invasive mosquito has been found in Moab. Learn more about the ways we can reduce the spread.
​
Adult mosquito ULV spraying notifications and other important announcements.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Moab Mosquito Abatement District is to protect the health of the community through reducing and managing mosquito populations.
Working hard since 1923
Did you know that Utah became the third state to authorize mosquito abatement districts in the U.S.? It’s true!
Utah became the third state to pass legislation authorizing mosquito abatement districts in 1923. The Moab Mosquito Abatement District is an Independent Special District set up under Utah law. A five-member Board of Trustees governs the district. Four members are appointed by the Grand County Council, and one member is appointed by the Moab City Council. Board members serve four-year terms. District employees are certified as non-commercial pesticide applicators through the State of Utah Department of Agriculture.
FUNDING
The District is funded by a levy of taxes set by the Board of Trustees on property within the district, which includes 25 square miles of Moab, Spanish Valley to the county line, and the Egg Ranch. The tax rate is set in June, and the budget is adopted in December (for the next calendar year.)
BOARD
MEETINGS
Board Meetings are on the 1st Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. excluding major holidays. Located at District office 1000 E. Sand Flats Rd, Moab, UT.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
TIM GRAHAM - Chair
JEANETTE KOPELL - Vice Chair
Ted Ecker - Trustee
TRISH HEDIN - County Council Liaison
CHACE GHOLSON - Moab City Representative
​
PRODUCT LABEL & SDS
The MMAD frequently applies larvicides containing bacterial pathogens to kill mosquitoes.
All of these bacteria are naturally occurring soil organisms that are commercially produced as mosquito larvicides. Bs and Bti produce protein toxins that break down the gut of the mosquito. Both of these bacteria are extremely mosquito specific and do not affect other aquatic life. Spinosad produces bacterial neurotoxins that bind to nervous system receptors of the mosquito and cause involuntary muscle contractions and death. Information on other products used by the MMAD can be found on the provided product labels and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).