An Act establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health

This bill establishes a new ecologically-based mosquito management program in Massachusetts to protect public health while reducing reliance on chemical pesticides. It creates a new chapter in state law that defines specific terms like "ecologically-based mosquito management" and mandates that local mosquito control boards prioritize preventative measures, such as eliminating breeding sites and using natural predators, before resorting to chemicals. The legislation repeals the previous Chapter 252 and requires these boards to develop long-term plans that integrate cultural, physical, and biological controls to manage disease-carrying mosquitoes.