Registration for the 2024 Tick Academy is now open! This virtual workshop features presentations from multiple tick and tick-borne disease experts. Some highlights for this year’s Tick Academy include: A keynote presentation from Dr. Laura H. Kahn, the Co-Founder of the One Health Initiative. Kahn will share how the One Health approach can improve management […]
Understanding Insecticide Resistance – Part I Basic Principles of Resistance Development and Detection Before Product Failure Mosquitoes are highly effective disease vectors, transmitting illnesses to humans, pets, and livestock. While the most prominent mosquito-borne diseases vary by region, some—like malaria and dengue—are now spreading to new areas, including recent cases in the United States. During […]
Dr. Ron Harrison is the Global Technical Director at Orkin/Rollins, Inc. He will discuss how USA-based pest management practices impact the global pest market. Please see the webinar announcement for registration details. Webinar Announcement This presentation is a part of the Gulf South VECTOR webinar series. This series will provide a platform for professionals that […]
The Importance of Understanding Resistance Mechanisms and Management Theories Insecticide resistance occurs when genetic changes in mosquitoes, driven by insecticide exposure, compromise control efforts in the field. Laboratory and field tests play a critical role in determining whether an insecticide or product remains effective. In this webinar, Janet McAllister will discuss resistance mechanisms and their […]
This is the first webinar in a four-part series focusing on Pest Education created by Gulf South VECTOR. This series is dedicated to Mosquito Control. This free virtual series teaches residents and professionals how to protect themselves and their property from common pests. Featured speakers include Dr. Janet McAllister, Dr. Erin Cloherty, and Alex Pavlakis. […]
This is the second webinar in a four-part series focusing on Pest Education created by Gulf South VECTOR. This series is dedicated to Mosquito Control. This free virtual series teaches residents and professionals how to protect themselves and their property from common pests. Featured speakers include Dr. Janet McAllister, Dr. Erin Cloherty, and Alex Pavlakis. […]
This is the third webinar in a four-part series focusing on Pest Education created by Gulf South VECTOR. This series is dedicated to Mosquito Control. This free virtual series teaches residents and professionals how to protect themselves and their property from common pests. Featured speakers include Dr. Janet McAllister, Dr. Erin Cloherty, and Alex Pavlakis. […]
This is the fourth webinar in a four-part series focusing on Pest Education created by Gulf South VECTOR. This series is dedicated to Mosquito Control. This free virtual series teaches residents and professionals how to protect themselves and their property from common pests. Featured speakers include Dr. Janet McAllister, Dr. Erin Cloherty, and Alex Pavlakis. […]
We invite you, our funded partner, to participate in interactive sessions covering emergency response, ELC, surveillance, laboratory, and communications. Registration is free for this event, and a link will be sent to you after you complete the registration. We recommend connecting to the Vector Day webinar through a computer rather than a mobile device for […]
To perform effectively, our workforce must not only understand the technical aspects of environmental health but also be adept at working within the emergency response system. There exists a significant opportunity for our environmental public health workforce to acquire specialized emergency response training. This enhancement would strengthen their ability to respond effectively during crises. With the […]
Public Educational Webinar using Zoom for Producers and Local Stakeholders At Home Viewing - This will be offered across the state via Zoom. Use the Event Website link to register. Local Live County Viewing - County Agents are encouraged to host a local live viewing of the same Zoom Meeting in your county for farmers, ranchers, […]
The Tick IPM Working Group hosts free monthly webinars on the last Wednesday of each month from 2 – 3 PM Eastern, except for the month leading up to and the month of the annual Tick Academy. Contact Zack Sieb to be added to the working group and receive webinar reminders. The Tick IPM Working Group […]