Equipment Design and Modification
The PCMCD is widely recognized as an innovator in the development of equipment for larvicide and adulticide applications. Instead of purchasing costly, off-the-shelf equipment from distributors, the district designs and builds much of its own equipment in-house for daily use on trucks, ATVs, watercraft, and more. This custom-built equipment has proven to be more reliable and allows for quicker repairs, ensuring rapid return to service. Numerous mosquito control programs across the U.S. have visited PCMCD to observe the equipment in hopes of replicating it for their own use. Additionally, PCMCD stocks critical parts and supplies that are prone to wear and tear, enabling immediate replacement without waiting for purchase approval or delivery. This approach often allows equipment to be repaired and back in operation on the same day.