Director, Commissioners and Staff
Director James Clauson
Hello. My name is James Clauson, Director of Beach Mosquito Control District, Panama City Beach, Fl. I have been director since June, 2009. Prior to BMCD, I was Environmental Administrator for Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control (Mosquito Control Section), Division of Agriculture Environmental Services, Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Tallahassee, Fl., Director of Amelia Island Mosquito Control District, Fernandina Beach, Fl. Assistant Manager, Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, Elk Grove Ca., and Director of South Walton County Mosquito Control District, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. Before becoming Director of SWCMCD, I flew in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves. I have been a member of Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) and American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) since 1989 and have served on various committees for the FMCA as well as on the Board of Directors. I am the current President of the FMCA (2021) and have been on the Board for 2 years serving as Vice President Elect and President Elect. I graduated Florida State University in 1980 with a degree in Geography/Environmental Sciences. I have over 25 years’ experience directly administering programs in mosquito control.
Board of Commissioners
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Commissioner Dr. John Smith
Dr. John Smith brings an extensive scientific background in mosquitoes and mosquito control to the BMCD commission. He is board certified by the Entomological Society of America as a medical/veterinary entomologist with over 37-years work experience in mosquito research, regulation, administration, public outreach, and education. For 20 years, he served as director of the State of Florida mosquito control product testing center (i.e., Public Health Entomology Research & Education Center) under Florida A&M University. He served as a member of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Coordinating Council on Mosquito Control for 19 years. He served 6 years for the Florida Department of Health when it regulated mosquito control in Florida. More recently, he served 8 years as a teaching and research professor at Florida State University Panama City providing mosquito surveillance for 14 counties in NW Florida, serving as interim director of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program, and teaching undergraduate biology/biology lab. He has a lengthy record publishing scientific journals and public outreach documents and has presented at numerous scientific conferences. Currently retired, he continues to offer entomological research, technical, and educational services through Public Health Entomology Services, LLC.
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Staff
Board Meeting Information & District Transparency Information
Agendas
Board Meeting Agendas
Board Minutes
Budget
District’s Performance Standards
Beach Mosquito Control District Goals, Objectives, Performance Standards and Measures:
Goal 1: Disease Prevention
- Objective: Reduce mosquito populations.
Performance Standard: A significant decrease in the prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases within the target area.
Measures: Incidence rates of diseases like malaria, dengue, West Nile virus, Zika, etc.
- Objective: Target disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Performance Standard: A reduction in the population of disease-carrying mosquito species.
Measures: Mosquito surveillance data, species-specific trap counts, and genetic analysis.
- Objective: Monitor disease outbreaks.
Performance Standard: Timely detection and response to disease outbreaks.
Measures: Surveillance systems, public health reporting, and outbreak investigation protocols.
Goal 2: Nuisance Reduction
- Objective: Create comfortable outdoor spaces.
Performance Standard: A reduction in public complaints related to mosquito nuisance.
Measures: Public surveys, social media monitoring, and complaint tracking systems.
- Objective: Support economic activities.
Performance Standard: Minimal negative impact on tourism, outdoor events, and other economic activities.
Measures: Economic indicators, business surveys, and event attendance data.
Goal 3: Environmental Stewardship
- Objective: Minimize pesticide use.
Performance Standard: A reduction in pesticide applications and overall pesticide use.
Measures: Pesticide usage records, environmental monitoring, and compliance with regulations.
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Objective: Promote sustainable practices.
Performance Standard: Implementation of environmentally friendly control methods.
Measures: Adoption of alternative control techniques (e.g., biological control, habitat modification), compliance with environmental regulations, and ecological assessments.
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Objective: Conserve biodiversity.
Performance Standard: Minimal negative impact on non-target organisms.
Measures: Monitoring of beneficial insects, wildlife populations, and aquatic ecosystems.
Goal 4: Community Engagement
- Objective: Build trust and collaboration.
Performance Standard: Increased public satisfaction with the agency’s efforts.
Measures: Public surveys, social media engagement, and community meeting attendance.
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Objective: Increase public participation.
Performance Standard: Active involvement of the community in mosquito control activities.
Measures: Community-based monitoring programs, and public outreach initiatives.
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Objective: Address community concerns.
Performance Standard: Timely and effective response to public inquiries and complaints.
Measures: Complaint resolution rates, response times, and public satisfaction surveys.
Goal 5: Research and Development
- Objective: Develop innovative control methods.
Performance Standard: Successful development and implementation of new control technologies.
Measures: Publications and adoption of new methods.
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Objective: Improve existing methods.
Performance Standard: Increased effectiveness and efficiency of current control practices.
Measures: Field trials, comparative studies, and cost-benefit analyses.
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Objective: Understand mosquito biology.
Performance Standard: Advancement of scientific knowledge related to mosquito biology and ecology.
Measures: Publications, presentations, and collaborations with academic institutions.
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Meeting Dates
- October 14, 2024
- November 18th, 2024
- December 9th, 2024
- January 13th, 2025
- February 10th, 2025
- March 24th, 2025
- April 14th, 2025
- May 12th, 2025
- June 9th, 2025
- July 14th, 2025
- August 11th, 2025
- September 8th, 2025
Transparency
Legal
Special Districts are required to post the following information on their official website. This is the official website for Beach Mosquito Control District.
Full Legal Name
Beach Mosquito Control District
Mailing Address
Telephone
Website Address
Email Addresses
Director: [email protected]
Commissioner Seat 1: [email protected]
Commissioner Seat 2: [email protected]
Commissioner Seat 3: [email protected]
Boundaries
Services Provided
- Larval mosquito control by air and ground
- Adult mosquito control by air and ground
- Arbovirus Monitoring utilizing sentinel chickens & Lab Testing equipment
- Ditch maintenance to assigned district’s ditches and assist with other government entities ditches within the district’s boundaries.
- Public education
- On demand field technician service to citizens of Beach Mosquito Control District
- Assistance to other government entities for the betterment of the district.
- Training center for Florida Panhandle’s mosquito control districts and related industry professionals.
Contact Information
Contact Us:
By Phone: (850) 233-5030
By Email: [email protected]
Through Our Website: https://pcbeachmosquito.org
Registered Agent/Registered Office
James Clauson, Director
509 Griffin Blvd.
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
All Taxes, Fees, Assessments, or Charges Imposed and Collected
Ad valorem
Rates or Amounts for the Current Fiscal Year
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 is 0.1400
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2023-2024 is 0.1800
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023 is 0.2200
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2021-2022 is 0.3000
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2020-2021 is 0.3500
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2019-2020 is 0.5240
- Millage rate for fiscal year 2018-2019 is 0.5450
Statutory Authority for the Levy of the Tax, Fee, Assessment, or Charge
Public Purpose Statement
The mission of the Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD) is to serve the district by suppressing both pestiferous and disease carrying mosquito populations to a tolerable level in the safest, most economical manner, utilizing integrated mosquito management. BMCD focuses on employing public education, surveillance, source reduction, control of larvae & pupae, as well as the control of adult mosquitoes.
Date Established
Originally formed as The Gulf Mosquito Control District on October 14, 1952 when the citizens of the Panama City Beach area voted to create a mosquito control district. The District’s name was changed to The Beach Mosquito Control District in early 1997.
Charter/Creation Document
Establishing Entity (Legislature, County(Ies), Municipality(Ies), or Governor
The Board of County Commissioners of Bay County, Florida
Statute or statutes under which the special district operates, if different from the statute or statutes under which the special district was established:
Ethics
Code of Ethics, if adopted
Generally applicable ethics provisions can be found on the Florida Commission on Ethics website
Fiscal Year Period
October 1 – September 30
Budget Information
- Current BMCD budget information can be found on the
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- Final Adopted Budget
- Budget Amendments (if applicable)
- BMCD’s Annual Financial Report on the Department of Financial Services website (required by Section 218.32(1)(g), Florida Statutes)