District’s Performance Standards

Beach Mosquito Control District Goals, Objectives, Performance Standards and Measures:

Goal 1: Disease Prevention

• Objective: Reduce mosquito populations.

Performance standard: A significant decrease in the prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases within the target area.

• Measures: Incidence rates of diseases like malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, Zika, etc.

• Objective: Target disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Performance standard: A reduction in the population of disease-carrying mosquito species.

• Measures: Mosquito surveillance data, species-specific trap counts, and genetic analysis.

•Objective: Monitor disease outbreaks.

Performance standard: Timely detection and response to disease outbreaks.

• Measures: Surveillance systems, public health reporting, and outbreak investigation protocols.

Goal 2: Nuisance Reduction

• Objective: Create comfortable outdoor spaces.

Performance standard: A reduction in public complaints related to mosquito nuisance.

• Measures: Public surveys, social media monitoring, and complaint tracking systems.

• Objective: Support economic activities.

Performance standard: Minimal negative impact on tourism, outdoor events, and other economic activities.

• Measures: Economic indicators, business surveys, and event attendance data.

Goal 3: Environmental Stewardship

•Objective: Minimize pesticide use.

Performance standard: A reduction in pesticide applications and overall pesticide use.

• Measures: Pesticide usage records, environmental monitoring, and compliance with regulations.

• Objective: Promote sustainable practices. Performance standard: Implementation of environmentally friendly control methods.

• Measures: Adoption of alternative control techniques (e.g., biological control, habitat modification), compliance with environmental regulations, and ecological assessments.

• Objective: Conserve biodiversity.

Performance standard: Minimal negative impact on non-target organisms.

• Measures: Monitoring of beneficial insects, wildlife populations, and aquatic ecosystems.

Goal 4: Community Engagement

• Objective: Build trust and collaboration.

Performance standard: Increased public satisfaction with the agency’s efforts.

• Measures: Public surveys, social media engagement, and community meeting attendance.

• Objective: Increase public participation.

Performance standard: Active involvement of the community in mosquito control activities.

• Measures: Community-based monitoring programs, and public outreach initiatives.

• Objective: Address community concerns.

Performance standard: Timely and effective response to public inquiries and complaints.

• Measures: Complaint resolution rates, response times, and public satisfaction surveys.

Goal 5: Research and Development

• Objective: Develop innovative control methods.

Performance standard: Successful development and implementation of new control technologies.

• Measures: Publications and adoption of new methods.

• Objective: Improve existing methods.

Performance standard: Increased effectiveness and efficiency of current control practices.

• Measures: Field trials, comparative studies, and cost-benefit analyses.

• Objective: Understand mosquito biology.

Performance standard: Advancement of scientific knowledge related to mosquito biology and ecology.

• Measures: Publications, presentations, and collaborations with academic institutions.