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SUMMARY:Gulf South VECTOR Webinar Series - What is an Entomologist and Their Role in a Vector Control Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a free webinar. Advance registration is required.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/gsv-webinar-series-what-is-an-entomologist-and-their-role-in-a-vector-control-program/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf South VECTOR":MAILTO:vectoroutreach@nola.gov
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SUMMARY:Rodent Control Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 related settings.\nThis session will cover rodent biology\, inspection practices\, and effective trapping strategies\, providing practical\, science‑based tools to strengthen your prevention and response programs. Hands‑on activities equip industry professionals with the knowledge and confidence to identify risks early\, implement targeted solutions\, and support healthier\, safer facilities across the communities they serve. \nRegistration is required. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/rodent-control-workshop/
LOCATION:City of New Orleans Mosquito\, Termite\, & Rodent Control Board\, 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Training,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of New Orleans Mosquito%2C Termite and Rodent Control Board":MAILTO:mosquitocontrol@nola.gov
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Rescue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop hosted by the City of New Orleans Mosquito\, Termite and Rodent Control Board and the Gulf South VECTOR is designed for wildlife‑rescue professionals\, rehabilitators\, and field responders committed to safe\, ethical\, and effective wildlife care. \nThe session focuses on best practices for assessing wildlife activity and performing humane capture and containment\, while also addressing critical health‑and‑safety topics for rescuers\, including zoonotic diseases associated with small mammals\, identification and management of ectoparasites such as fleas\, ticks\, and mites\, and proper selection and use of personal protective equipment (PPE). \nThrough hands‑on practice and real‑world scenarios\, participants gain science‑based skills to identify risks early\, apply targeted interventions\, and support healthier wildlife populations and communities. \nRegistration is required and lunch will be provided.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/wildlife-rescue-workshop/
LOCATION:City of New Orleans Mosquito\, Termite\, & Rodent Control Board\, 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf South VECTOR":MAILTO:vectoroutreach@nola.gov
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SUMMARY:Bed Bugs Uncovered: Identifying\, Preventing\, and Protecting
DESCRIPTION:Bed bugs can infest a wide range of environments—from homes and hotels to public facilities—creating unique challenges for prevention and control. In this webinar\, Dr. Aaron Ashbrook\, Assistant Professor of Urban/Peri-Urban Entomology at Louisiana State University\, will examine how bed bugs are introduced and persist in different settings\, and how their biology influences their survival and spread. Participants will also learn practical strategies to protect themselves during inspections\, recognize key signs of infestation\, and apply leading practices for early detection and response. The discussion will also explore common misconceptions about bed bug behavior and control\, helping participants distinguish between effective and ineffective management approaches. Attendees will come away with actionable insights to improve monitoring protocols\, reduce the risk of spread\, and enhance overall program effectiveness. 
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/bed-bugs-uncovered-identifying-preventing-protecting-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T080000
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SUMMARY:Vector-Borne Outbreaks: Emergency Prep Tabletop
DESCRIPTION:Mapping Community Outbreaks of Four Major Mosquito Viruses:\nHow Ready Are You? Your community? \nEmergency preparedness comes in many forms; however\, when it comes to outbreaks of Dengue Fever\, Eastern Equine Encephalitis\, or Chikungunya\, the reaction by a community needs to be more holistic – are you ready? West Nile virus has been present in TX for many years; however\, as it circulates\, it is important to consider how your community is handling those mosquitoes in your high-risk areas. How ready are you and your community for the next invasive disease? \nThis one-day tabletop exercise will educate attendees about arboviral diseases and discuss the process for involving state and regional stakeholders should a coordinated response to an outbreak be needed. Scenarios will focus on potential arboviral disease outbreaks specific to the North Texas region. \nThis class will include morning lectures\, a boxed lunch\, and an afternoon session of small-group exercises on specific outbreak cases based on AMCA and TMCA guidance. The three afternoon sessions will have class participants discuss and walk through Discovery\, Investigation\, and Response with a final discussion with concluding thoughts at the end of the program. \nThis workshop is open to anyone interested in vector-borne diseases\, emergency preparedness\, One Health initiatives\, and environmental health specialists in all settings. \nRegistration is required. Lunch is provided.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/vector-borne-outbreaks-emergency-prep-tabletop/
LOCATION:Texas A&M Research & Extension Center – Dallas\, 17360 Coit Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75252\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meeting,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas A&M AgriLife Extension":MAILTO:extension@ag.tamu.edu
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