Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District

Established pursuant to M.G.L. c. 252 and governed by a Board of Commissioners, the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District (PVMCD) provides mosquito-borne disease surveillance, larval mitigation, and public education to member municipalities in Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties. The program focuses on the collection and identification of mosquito species for West Nile virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis testing conducted by the Department of Public Health.

Arbovirus Surveillance Updates

2026 Mosquito Testing Period: TBD

Updated Arbovirus Risk Maps

Mosquito Testing Results from Previous Seasons

Meeting Notices and Minutes

2026 

• May 18
• April 13 - Meeting Notice and Agenda
• April 6
• March 26
• March 23 - Canceled
• March 9
• February 9
• January 29
• January 21 - Canceled
• January 12

Meeting Archives

Commissioners

• Hayley Bolton
• Jeanne Galloway - Chair
• Carolyn S. Ness
• Gregory R. Lewis
• Dr. Andrew Lover

The Commissioners live or work in the Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties and oversee the operation of the PVMCD. All decisions are made in a fiscally responsible manner reflective of the needs of its member communities and funding available to provide services. The PVMCD advocates public outreach and education through cooperative efforts with local officials, school departments and the news media.

Current Members

Franklin County: Bernardston, Buckland, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Greenfield, Heath, Leyden, Montague, Northfield, Rowe, Shelburne, Shutesbury, and Sunderland

Hampden County: Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Holyoke, Palmer, and West Springfield

Hampshire County: Amherst, Granby, Hadley, Northampton, South Hadley, and Southampton

PVMCD Service Area Map

Budget Information

FY26 Budget Request and Narrative Memo

FY25 Budget Request and Narrative Memo

FY24 Budget Request and Narrative Memo

FY23 Budget Request and Narrative Memo