'MOSQUITO'  School Days! 

Every Year during the Spring Semester, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District is invited to take part in several career/truck day events taking place at local schools. 

In most instances FKMCD is able to provide a an Airbus h125 helicopter and a pilot whenever available space and the daiy workload allows. 

Usually The District is able to proivde some basic information about mosquito biology and the fundamentals of professional mosquioto control. 

Below you will find photos taken during the most recent (2026) series  of events. 

Plantation Key School Career Day

2/11/2026

A woman demonstrates an educational display at Plantation Key School, showcasing an insect model and other materials.
A group of children and adults are interacting with a pilot near a helicopter at an outdoor event.
A group of children gathers around a man in a flight suit, with an adult woman engaging them in an outdoor setting.
The image shows a gymnasium with people at a table displaying items and a red tablecloth, possibly at an event or fair.
A group of children is lined up outdoors in sunny weather, with shadows cast on the ground and a vehicle nearby.
A student at Plantation Key School is presenting, holding a container, with various displays and educational materials nearby.
A group of children is lined up to board a helicopter on a sunny day in a grassy field.
A presenter demonstrates a device at a table, explaining its features to an audience in a gym setting.
A woman presents at a table with displays and items, possibly related to science or education, in a gymnasium setting.
A student demonstrates a project at a table, showcasing materials and possibly a science experiment related to insects.
A person in a flight suit is exiting a helicopter, while children watch eagerly, reaching out towards the helicopter.
A woman demonstrates an educational display at Plantation Key School, showcasing an insect model and other materials.
A group of children and adults are interacting with a pilot near a helicopter at an outdoor event.
A group of children gathers around a man in a flight suit, with an adult woman engaging them in an outdoor setting.
The image shows a gymnasium with people at a table displaying items and a red tablecloth, possibly at an event or fair.
A group of children is lined up outdoors in sunny weather, with shadows cast on the ground and a vehicle nearby.
A student at Plantation Key School is presenting, holding a container, with various displays and educational materials nearby.
A group of children is lined up to board a helicopter on a sunny day in a grassy field.
A presenter demonstrates a device at a table, explaining its features to an audience in a gym setting.
A woman presents at a table with displays and items, possibly related to science or education, in a gymnasium setting.
A student demonstrates a project at a table, showcasing materials and possibly a science experiment related to insects.
A person in a flight suit is exiting a helicopter, while children watch eagerly, reaching out towards the helicopter.

Gerald Adams Community Day 

2/20/26

A group of children gathers around a helicopter, interacting with adults, likely learning about aviation.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter, with an adult assisting them as they explore the aircraft on a sunny day.
Children in colorful shirts line up outside a building, engaging with an adult near a helicopter on a sunny day.
Kids are gathered outside near a helicopter, listening to an instructor, with a school building in the background.
A group of children is gathered around a helicopter, listening to a woman in sunglasses explaining something enthusiastically.
A helicopter on the ground with a group of people, including children, gathered around, likely for a demonstration or event.
A helicopter scene with a pilot in sunglasses and a female passenger entering the cockpit, with another person nearby.
A child is entering the interior of a helicopter, showcasing seating and cockpit equipment.
A group of children gathers around an adult by a truck, learning or engaging in an activity outdoors.
A helicopter on a grassy field with a group of children excitedly waiting nearby, and a person interacting with them.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter, interacting with adults, likely learning about aviation.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter, with an adult assisting them as they explore the aircraft on a sunny day.
Children in colorful shirts line up outside a building, engaging with an adult near a helicopter on a sunny day.
Kids are gathered outside near a helicopter, listening to an instructor, with a school building in the background.
A group of children is gathered around a helicopter, listening to a woman in sunglasses explaining something enthusiastically.
A helicopter on the ground with a group of people, including children, gathered around, likely for a demonstration or event.
A helicopter scene with a pilot in sunglasses and a female passenger entering the cockpit, with another person nearby.
A child is entering the interior of a helicopter, showcasing seating and cockpit equipment.
A group of children gathers around an adult by a truck, learning or engaging in an activity outdoors.
A helicopter on a grassy field with a group of children excitedly waiting nearby, and a person interacting with them.

Stanley Switlik Career Day

3/6/26

A group of children in colorful tie-dye shirts interacts with a man near an open helicopter.
A helicopter is on a grassy field, surrounded by excited children and adults at an outdoor event.
Children gather around a helicopter on a grassy field, some boarding it while others watch excitedly.
A helicopter is on a grassy field with several children and adults gathered around, some preparing to board.
Kids in colorful shirts gather around a helicopter on a grassy field, with adults helping them board the aircraft.
Kids in tie-dye shirts are boarding a helicopter, assisted by a pilot, in a sunny outdoor setting.
A group of kids excitedly gathers around a helicopter on a grassy field, with a blue sky above and adults nearby.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field, with people nearby and a clear blue sky overhead.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field, with people inside and a worker standing by, under a clear blue sky.
A group of children in tie-dye shirts is lined up near a helicopter, with adults assisting and preparing for a flight experience.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field with children and adults gathered around it, likely for an educational or fun event.
A group of children lines up near a helicopter for a demonstration, with adults supervising on a sunny day.
A group of people, including children, near a helicopter on a grassy field with a clear blue sky.
A group of children watch as a truck releases smoke at a sports field, with clear skies and a palm tree in the background.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field, with a man interacting near its open door under a clear blue sky.
A group of kids and adults gather near a helicopter on a grassy field, enjoying an event or demonstration.
A group of children in colorful shirts gathers around a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for an educational or fun event.
A helicopter is parked with people boarding, including a child; it's associated with mosquito control in Florida Keys.
A group of children excitedly explore a helicopter with adults, enjoying a fun learning experience outdoors.
Kids gather near a helicopter on a field, some inside, while others wait to explore or learn about it. A sunny day.
A group of children interacts with a helicopter and a pilot outdoors, learning about aviation.
A helicopter with the number N720FK is on a field, featuring people inside and a crew member in a mosquito control shirt.
A group of children listens to an instructor near a truck at a sports field, on a sunny day.
A helicopter is on a field, and a line of children is waiting to board, with adults supervising nearby.
A man and several children are near a helicopter, with one child entering the helicopter. Sunny outdoor setting.
Children are lined up near a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for an educational or fun event.
A group of kids sits on grass, listening intently to adults near a parked truck with equipment in a sunny outdoor setting.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny day, with adults interacting and observing the scene.
A helicopter on a grassy field with people boarding, enjoying a sunny day.
Children are gathered around a helicopter, some are getting in while an adult takes photos on a sunny day.
Image gallery image
A group of children playing and interacting on a grassy field, with a truck and blue sky in the background.
A truck with equipment is at a field, creating smoke, while a group of children and an adult watch nearby.
A helicopter is parked on grass as a group of children gathers around it, accompanied by adults, likely for an educational visit.
A group of children in colorful shirts gathers around a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for an educational or fun event.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny day, likely for a demonstration or educational event.
A group of children interacts with a helicopter at an outdoor event, with adults nearby and clear skies above.
A group of children gathers near a helicopter, interacting with an adult, likely during a demonstration or educational event.
A group of children and adults gathered around a helicopter, with one adult taking a picture as they explore the aircraft.
A group of children is lined up near a helicopter, with adults supervising on a grassy field. Sun is shining, creating a lively atmosphere.
A group of children is lined up near a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for a demonstration or educational event.
Kids gather around a helicopter, with adults guiding them, on a sunny day in a field. Excitement and curiosity are in the air!
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny day, engaging with an adult in a casual outdoor setting.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny field, showing curiosity and excitement.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter, interacting with a pilot and observing the aircraft on a sunny day.
A group of children lined up outside, engaged with an adult in a sunny, grassy area, possibly during a learning activity.
A helicopter is on a grassy field, with a person next to it, under a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.
A group of children in colorful tie-dye shirts interacts with a man near an open helicopter.
A helicopter is on a grassy field, surrounded by excited children and adults at an outdoor event.
Children gather around a helicopter on a grassy field, some boarding it while others watch excitedly.
A helicopter is on a grassy field with several children and adults gathered around, some preparing to board.
Kids in colorful shirts gather around a helicopter on a grassy field, with adults helping them board the aircraft.
Kids in tie-dye shirts are boarding a helicopter, assisted by a pilot, in a sunny outdoor setting.
A group of kids excitedly gathers around a helicopter on a grassy field, with a blue sky above and adults nearby.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field, with people nearby and a clear blue sky overhead.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field, with people inside and a worker standing by, under a clear blue sky.
A group of children in tie-dye shirts is lined up near a helicopter, with adults assisting and preparing for a flight experience.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field with children and adults gathered around it, likely for an educational or fun event.
A group of children lines up near a helicopter for a demonstration, with adults supervising on a sunny day.
A group of people, including children, near a helicopter on a grassy field with a clear blue sky.
A group of children watch as a truck releases smoke at a sports field, with clear skies and a palm tree in the background.
A helicopter is parked on a grassy field, with a man interacting near its open door under a clear blue sky.
A group of kids and adults gather near a helicopter on a grassy field, enjoying an event or demonstration.
A group of children in colorful shirts gathers around a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for an educational or fun event.
A helicopter is parked with people boarding, including a child; it's associated with mosquito control in Florida Keys.
A group of children excitedly explore a helicopter with adults, enjoying a fun learning experience outdoors.
Kids gather near a helicopter on a field, some inside, while others wait to explore or learn about it. A sunny day.
A group of children interacts with a helicopter and a pilot outdoors, learning about aviation.
A helicopter with the number N720FK is on a field, featuring people inside and a crew member in a mosquito control shirt.
A group of children listens to an instructor near a truck at a sports field, on a sunny day.
A helicopter is on a field, and a line of children is waiting to board, with adults supervising nearby.
A man and several children are near a helicopter, with one child entering the helicopter. Sunny outdoor setting.
Children are lined up near a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for an educational or fun event.
A group of kids sits on grass, listening intently to adults near a parked truck with equipment in a sunny outdoor setting.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny day, with adults interacting and observing the scene.
A helicopter on a grassy field with people boarding, enjoying a sunny day.
Children are gathered around a helicopter, some are getting in while an adult takes photos on a sunny day.
Image gallery image
A group of children playing and interacting on a grassy field, with a truck and blue sky in the background.
A truck with equipment is at a field, creating smoke, while a group of children and an adult watch nearby.
A helicopter is parked on grass as a group of children gathers around it, accompanied by adults, likely for an educational visit.
A group of children in colorful shirts gathers around a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for an educational or fun event.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny day, likely for a demonstration or educational event.
A group of children interacts with a helicopter at an outdoor event, with adults nearby and clear skies above.
A group of children gathers near a helicopter, interacting with an adult, likely during a demonstration or educational event.
A group of children and adults gathered around a helicopter, with one adult taking a picture as they explore the aircraft.
A group of children is lined up near a helicopter, with adults supervising on a grassy field. Sun is shining, creating a lively atmosphere.
A group of children is lined up near a helicopter on a grassy field, likely for a demonstration or educational event.
Kids gather around a helicopter, with adults guiding them, on a sunny day in a field. Excitement and curiosity are in the air!
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny day, engaging with an adult in a casual outdoor setting.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter on a sunny field, showing curiosity and excitement.
A group of children gathers around a helicopter, interacting with a pilot and observing the aircraft on a sunny day.
A group of children lined up outside, engaged with an adult in a sunny, grassy area, possibly during a learning activity.
A helicopter is on a grassy field, with a person next to it, under a clear blue sky and palm trees in the background.