Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District

Welcome

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District is an independent special district committed to protecting the public’s health, safety and welfare from mosquito-borne diseases. In fact, we have been performing this service, protecting public health, since 1927, when the residents of the City of Compton…

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Laser Technology Takes Aim at Mosquitoes

A new invention is lighting up conversations about mosquito control — literally. The Photonmatrix, developed by Jim Wong and launched through a popular crowdfunding campaign, promises to shoot down…

La tecnología láser apunta contra los mosquitos

Un nuevo invento está iluminando la conversación sobre el control de mosquitos — literalmente. El Photonmatrix, desarrollado por Jim Wong y lanzado mediante una campaña de crowdfunding, promete…

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Staying Connected: CCMAD at Local Community Events

The Compton Creek Mosquito Abatement District continues its commitment to community engagement by participating in local events that bring residents together while promoting public health and mosquito…

Manteniéndonos Conectados: CCMAD en Eventos Comunitarios

El Distrito para la Erradicación de Mosquitos de Compton Creek (CCMAD) continúa su compromiso con la participación comunitaria al asistir a eventos locales que unen a los residentes y promueven la…

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🦟 Brownsville en la primera línea: Los mosquitos revelan el impacto del cambio climático

En el extremo sur de Texas, la ciudad de Brownsville lidera silenciosamente la lucha contra una amenaza poco visible pero creciente del cambio climático: las enfermedades transmitidas por mosquitos.

🦟 Brownsville at the Frontlines: How Mosquitoes Are Exposing the Climate Crisis

In the southernmost tip of Texas, the city of Brownsville is quietly leading the fight against one of the most overlooked threats of climate change: mosquito-borne diseases.