AB 2465 Summary

• Requires state agencies that acquire land on or after January 1, 2011 to implement mosquito control best management practices based on the June 2008 State Department of Public Health guidelines.

• Mandates state agencies coordinate with local mosquito control agencies to monitor populations, establish treatment thresholds, and implement appropriate control measures for acquired properties.

• Specifies control requirements including eliminating standing water within 96 hours, managing plant growth in water bodies, ensuring mosquito control staff access, and using integrated pest management approaches.

• Requires state agencies to evaluate treatment efficacy and use biological, mechanical, cultural, and chemical controls while considering human health and environmental impact.