Metropolitan Mosquito Control District

06/18/2026

It's the Weekly Buzz(zzzzz)!

Come get a mini tour of our East field facility while we catch you up on the latest mosquito news!

06/15/2026

WEEKLY UPDATE: Mosquito season stays "boring" with only a slight increase in the number collected last week, still well below average. Cattail mosquitoes have begun to emerge and their numbers should increase as we head closer to July.

Also in this week's update: summer events, helicopter plans, MMCD in the news, and more:
https://mmcd.org/2026/06/15/weekly-update-june-15th-cattail-mosquitoes-begin-to-emerge/

06/15/2026

Don’t let the Field of Dreams become a field of nightmares. Empty standing water and help to keep mosquitoes away!

06/11/2026

It's the Weekly Buzz(zzzzz)!

The takeaway this week: when in doubt, DUMP IT OUT!

06/10/2026

Coming up at 9:00AM today MPR News with Angela Davis will have MMCD Research Entomologist Caleb Corona on to talk about the mosquito and tick season in Minnesota. Tune in to 91.1 FM in the Twin Cities or listen online:

As we prepare to welcome the heat of the summer months, it’s also time to get ready for mosquitoes and ticks. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis gets some advice on how to protect ourselves from bites, and they’ll talk about what you need to know about staying safe whil...

06/09/2026

MMCD helped answer the question, when did ticks become a problem in Minnesota? It has to do with urban sprawl, climate change, and public awareness. Get the full story on WCCO & CBS News Minnesota's GOOD QUESTION segment:

An insect known for carrying debilitating diseases wasn't always on Minnesotans' radar.

06/08/2026

WEEKLY UPDATE: Dump out standing water! Floodwater mosquito numbers are very low right now (15X lower than average!) but container breeding mosquitoes are active. When conditions are dry, it's more important than ever to remove standing water and prevent mosquitoes that can spread diseases like West Nile virus.

Learn more in this week's update:
https://mmcd.org/2026/06/08/weekly-update-june-8th-container-breeding-mosquitoes-active/

06/07/2026

All set up for Grand Old Day! Come see us between Syndicate and Ayd Mill Road, across from Kowalski’s.

06/05/2026

Playing sports this weekend? There's one sporting event that everyone needs to participate in this summer - the Mosquito Bite Games! Empty that standing water and keep mosquitoes like Vectoria away!