Community science approaches in mosquito surveillance

About the project
Climate change and expanding trade routes are introducing native and non-native mosquito species into new areas of Canada. Traditional surveillance methods face limitations due to Canada’s vast geography and challenges in accessing remote regions. Community science, also known as citizen science, has proven effective in raising awareness about vector distribution and could enhance monitoring efforts. This project collected and synthesized information to develop practical tools to assist community organizations in launching mosquito surveillance initiatives across Canada.
Project outputs
Community science toolkit for mosquito surveillance (Pons et al, 2025)
This report provides step-by-step guidance on engaging community members in a community science project to enhance mosquito surveillance efforts.
Quick guide: Community science toolkit for mosquito surveillance (Elmieh and Pons, 2025)
This easy-to-reference NCCEH brochure summarizes the Community science toolkit for mosquito surveillance, and is intended to be a quick guide for starting a community science mosquito surveillance project.

Getting mosquito monitoring started in your community (NCCEH, 2025) [COMING SOON]
This video visualizes how community science initiatives can be carried out by community organizations to contribute to mosquito monitoring efforts.
For more mosquito resources see our subject guide on mosquitos in a changing environment.
This work was supported by a CIHR Catalyst Grant – Chief Public Health Office (CPHO) Report [Competition No. 202303], in collaboration with the National Centre for Environmental Health (NCCEH). This project is an output of the National Mosquito Working Group, co-hosted by the NCCEH and the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID).
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