Benefits of using UAS for applications in close proximity to condominiums are evident when comparing the flight paths of the helicopter to the UAS (below). UAS can improve safety, reduce noise, and provide accurate application when needed in tight spaces.
Photo: LCMCD
There is an art and science to killing mosquito populations. LCMCD responds to residents who call to complain about infestations, sending personnel to investigate. Sometimes they find mosquitoes, and sometimes they find other annoying bugs.
Field inspectors go on-site to research “retention areas” or stagnant water, and they consult with the aerial inspector on the site. They will then draw up a treatment plan using mapping technology and determine if a site is best suited for ground treatment, UAS treatment, or helicopter treatment. They also select the chemical required to target the species of mosquito observed in the field.
Lefkow said everything they do is quantifiable. They confirm and classify larvae in the water and adults in the air to determine the best approach, thus enabling more precise applications. UAS isn’t the only new technology aiding their work.
“LiDAR and field validation techniques improve the science of mosquito control quantifying metrics that were previously unmeasurable,” he added.
The LCMCD UAS program has evolved since 2017, beginning with the purchase of one DJI Phantom 4 Pro sUAS and one SwellPro Splash Drone sUAS for limited aerial inspections when helicopters were not available for every aerial inspector.
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