Mosquito Identification Course
The Mosquito Identification Course is a new professional development opportunity offered by the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases and our partners in the northeast region.
This course is ideally designed for public health vector surveillance & control professionals who already have some mosquito taxonomy experience but need additional training to competently identify any mosquito from the Northeast USA
Current Program Offerings (2026)
Adult Mosquito ID Course
The Winter 2026 Adult ID program will include a combination of virtual and in-person learning.
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When:
- December 3, 2026 (online) 1-3pm ET
- December 16-18, 2026 (3 days, in person) 9am - 2pm ET
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Where: 129 Garden Ave., Comstock Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853
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Cost: $600 — scholarships available from NEVBD
- Subjects Covered:
- Adult mosquito identification
- Taxonomy, systematics, biology, morphology
- Personal specimen collection provided
- Hands-on competency exam
Advanced Mosquito Larval ID Course
The Fall 2026 Larval ID program will include a combination of virtual and in-person learning.
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When:
- November 5, 2026 (online) 1-3pm ET
- November 16-18, 2026 (3 days, in person) 9am - 2pm ET
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Where: 314 State Rte. 12, County Complex Building 1, Flemington NJ
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Cost: $600 — scholarships available from NEVBD
- Subjects Covered:
- Larval mosquito identification
- Taxonomy, systematics, biology, morphology
- Personal specimen collection provided
- Hands-on competency exam
How to Apply
Applications are required for this program.
Adult Mosquito ID Course
Apply online by October 16, 2026 for consideration.
Applications for the Fall 2026 larval ID course are now closed.
Who Should Take This Course?
- This course is best suited to individuals with some prior training and experience in mosquito taxonomy and identification.
- Only individuals working in the field of public health vector surveillance and control will be considered for acceptance.
- Only individuals working within the public sector will be considered for acceptance.
- Individuals working in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions of the US will be prioritized for acceptance.
