Join us for a full day of pesticide applicator continuing education from experts at Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and our community. Coined the "Best Pesticide Training available in North Texas," attendees will receive the latest updates on: pesticide laws pest biology and identification pest management strategies Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA – AG License […]
The Gulf South VECTOR Outbreak Investigation Exercise is a 2-day event focused on public health preparedness and vector-borne disease control. It will feature local experts and collaborative training. This event, organized by Gulf South VECTOR, LSU Health New Orleans, and the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, is designed to simulate […]
This second webinar in the Gulf South VECTOR Webinar series will explore the economic contribution of the professional pest management industry and the impact of vector-borne diseases on local Louisiana economies.This is a free webinar. Advance registration is required.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, and Mosquito BEACONS, as part of the Gulf South VECTOR, are hosting an Advanced Mosquito Identification Workshop. This course is a one-and-a-half-day event offering a comprehensive overview of mosquito biology, vector-borne diseases, QGIS for mapping, operational integrated mosquito management, larval identification, […]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service IPM Experience House is offering the inaugural three-day, intensive rat control training course for pest management professionals. This Academy is intended for pest management professionals, municipalities, universities, public schools, and food safety personnel involved in the rodent control programs. The goal of the Texas Rodent Academy is to provide a […]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service IPM Experience House is offering the inaugural three-day, intensive rat control training course for pest management professionals. This Academy is intended for pest management professionals, municipalities, universities, public schools, and food safety personnel involved in the rodent control programs. The goal of the Texas Rodent Academy is to provide a […]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service IPM Experience House is offering the inaugural three-day, intensive rat control training course for pest management professionals. This Academy is intended for pest management professionals, municipalities, universities, public schools, and food safety personnel involved in the rodent control programs. The goal of the Texas Rodent Academy is to provide a […]
Over the past decade, the United States has endured more than 300 major disasters—hurricanes contaminating drinking water, wildfires fueling toxic air emergencies, floods overwhelming wastewater systems, and storms turning debris into widespread public health threats. The cost of being unprepared is too high. Every disaster tells the same story: communities with strong preparedness assessments and […]
Registration is open for the 2025 Pesticide Applicator trainings for public health. The class is two full days of training and day three TDA will be onsite for testing. Classes are from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Attendance is mandatory for both days. Manuals and preparation for testing will be provided. Breakfast and lunch is […]
Join us for another session of the Gulf South VECTOR Webinar Series focused on how entomologists support public health through vector surveillance, identification, and control strategies. This webinar will highlight key responsibilities from monitoring insect populations to guiding evidence‑based interventions and explain why entomology is essential for effective vector‑borne disease prevention. This is a free […]
Introducing a new, interactive rodent control workshop tailored for pest management professionals, service‑industry health inspectors, and others responsible for maintaining safe, compliant environments in restaurants, health care facilities, schools, and […]
The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board and the Gulf South VECTOR hosts an interactive workshop designed for wildlife‑rescue professionals, rehabilitators, and field responders committed to safe, ethical, and effective wildlife care.