Mosquito ID Training

Welcome to Section 1: The Value of Mosquito Identification!

This is the first section of the Georgia Department of Public Health's Adult Mosquito Identification Training. In this section you will learn about the following topics:

The role of Identification in a Mosquito Control Program
The goal of targeting
Tools and Resources needed for proper identification
Common Mistakes in Mosquito Identification
Benefits of Mosquito Identification

You will also find a Homeowner's Resource Guide for identifying mosquito larval habitats around the house and a summary of Mosquito Surveillance Methods for adult, larval, and egg stage mosquitoes.

The Value of Mosquito ID
(http://www.gamosquito.org/mosquitoID/Adult_1_Value_of_ID_2.ppt)

Homeowners Source Guide
(http://www.gamosquito.org/mosquitoID/Homeowners Source Guide.pdf)

Mosquito Surveillance Methods
(http://www.gamosquito.org/mosquitoID/Mosquito Surveillance Methods.pdf)

Continue with Section 2: Mosquito Life Cycle

Please also check our sustaining members websites for training opportunities.

Last updated December 6, 2025