Public Outreach & Education

We are dedicated to using public outreach, education and community engagement to promote responsible mosquito management and protect public health. Through presentations, partnerships, and expert guidance, we help residents understand how prevention and control efforts reduce mosquito populations and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.  Whether it's the mosquito life cycle, disease or prevention: learning about mosquitoes and proper mosquito management can be fun and interesting for kids and adults of all ages!  

OUTREACH STRATEGIES

  • Staff-led presentations 
  • One-on-one consultations 
  • Media outreach through our Public Information Officer 
  • Educational displays and presentations  
  • Interactive engagement activities and games
  • Printed and digital educational materials 
  • Career fairs and speaking opportunities 
  • Expert guidance at community events    

WHERE WE ENGAGE

  • Schools and summer camps
  • Community groups and churches 
  • Businesses and workplaces 
  • Civic and nonprofit organizations 
  • Girl Scout/Boy Scout meetings  
  • Homeowner/Condo Associations
  • Festivals/State Fairs
  • Parades/Library Events
  • Veterinary Clinics/Pet Owner Events

WHY OUTREACH MATTERS

  • Encourages proactive mosquito prevention
  • Promotes responsible mosquito management practices
  • Reduces mosquito populations
  • Helps limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases
  • Supports overall community health and safety

OTHERS WAYS WE CONNECT:

  • School Field Trips to the District office (educational displays, stations, lab, tour)
  • Provide educational materials to community partners such as chambers of commerce, Tourist Development Council, Dept. of Health, schools and vet offices
  • Tours of the new District office

TO REQUEST COMMUNITY OUTREACH, educational materials or a district office tour:

      EMAIL: Public Relations Coordinator, Kellyanne Bartleson, at kbartleson@swcmcd.org

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      FILL OUT FORM: Community Outreach Request - South Walton Mosquito District  

A woman pets a golden retriever while a person in a mosquito costume stands by at a South Walton Mosquito Control event.
Making canine friends at the Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park (2026)
A display on mosquito surveillance featuring chicken surveillance, life cycle information, and educational materials.
Chicken Surveillance Program display and presentation at the 4H Safety Days at the Walton County Fairgrounds (2026)
A person in a mosquito costume stands next to a game board labeled "Mosquito Toss," featuring colorful targets.
Mosquito Toss Game and Coolio the Culax at the Butler Elem. Fall Festival (2024)
A news reporter interviews a man at an outdoor event, surrounded by a crowd, with a colorful umbrella and cameras nearby.
Director Darrin Dunwald giving an interview at an outreach event
A woman stands by a display about mosquito surveillance, showcasing their life cycle, with images and educational materials.
Public Relations Coordinator Kellyanne Bartleson setting up a display (2026)
Two kids stand near a colorful pinwheel and a sign in a grassy area, possibly at an outdoor event or gathering.
Kids having fun with our mosquito toss game
A market scene with two people chatting near a table filled with colorful items and a dog, under a sunny sky.
Lead Mosquito Tech Cameron Williams educating a dog owner about heartworm disease at Dog Harmony event (2025)
A group of four people, including a child, are gathered around a table interacting with a display and materials in a bright room.
Edomologist Amy Anguiano explaining the life cycle
A woman pets a golden retriever while a person in a mosquito costume stands by at a South Walton Mosquito Control event.
A display on mosquito surveillance featuring chicken surveillance, life cycle information, and educational materials.
A person in a mosquito costume stands next to a game board labeled "Mosquito Toss," featuring colorful targets.
A news reporter interviews a man at an outdoor event, surrounded by a crowd, with a colorful umbrella and cameras nearby.
A woman stands by a display about mosquito surveillance, showcasing their life cycle, with images and educational materials.
Two kids stand near a colorful pinwheel and a sign in a grassy area, possibly at an outdoor event or gathering.
A market scene with two people chatting near a table filled with colorful items and a dog, under a sunny sky.
A group of four people, including a child, are gathered around a table interacting with a display and materials in a bright room.

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