The Skeeter Beaters Foundation is currently raising funds for vector survey equipment and bed nets for shipment, distribution, and study in Peru in October-November 2011. Study and distribution will be accomplished with the Amazon Focus group.

Here are a few of the unique techniques to be used in the Skeeter Beaters Foundation, Inc. Amazon 2011 project.

1.) Cost - low cost compared to blanket net distribution with no focus on where, and what type of mosquitoes are breeding in the area. By locating and mapping the vector, a more focused larvae control program can be implemented as well as a more targeted net distribution.

2.) No impact to environment - by using oil from available coconuts, the success of the larvae control program is not conditional on the availability of pesticides or attendant cost or environmental and human impact factors.

3. Vector survey equipment can be hand carried in personal luggage by Amazon Focus personnel reducing cost and increasing efficiency and safety of shipping.

4.) Backpack Sprayers can be purchased from Ace Hardware and picked up at local store in Lima, Peru further reducing logistics headaches and costs.

5.) The concept of larvae control with survey and spraying equipment is being implemented by US Navy entomology team participating in Pacific Partnership 2011 this spring and summer and results in the Pacific will aid Amazon project.