125 - Utilizing GIS Mapping and other Data Management Programs in a Mosquito Management Program

There are numerous types of data that can be collected while conducting routine mosquito surveillance and management operations. But, how can you use this data to help make management decisions? Data that is stored in a geospatial database and visualized in a geographic information system (GIS) can make your data leap from a printed page and transform your program's operations. When you incorporate a centralized database that can be easily accessed, the ability to analyze your daily operations, understand historical patterns, and develop predictive analytics becomes very powerful.