In recent years, the Forcipomyia taiwana, "biting midge" (common name), invades more extensively. These biting midges constitute a serious problem for the normal life style of human being and the business of scenic area. In view of this, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology undertook the project “Control of Forcipomyia taiwana in the infestation area in year 101”. The major works contained monitoring biting midge density in Taichung City, Nantou County, Hualien County, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Tainan City and Chiayi County. We selected 50 “hot spot”areas from historical density data to engage the integrated control. Based on training objects, we designed wide range courses applied in different purpose workshops, which total number of participants was one thousand three hundred ten persons. Two working teams were also established to participate in control works. We counseled Yunlin County, Chiayi County and Tainan City Environmental Protection Bureaus to establish communications chennals and build biting midge control capabilities. Once every two months the newest information and revised policy were provided. The Biting Midge Control Center has been continuously providing the information of biting midge identification, prevention and control services to concern parties through the website, e-mail and hotline.

Forcipomyia taiwana, biting midge, integrated control