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SUMMARY:Communication Strategies in Mosquito Abatement Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Darrin Dunwald joins Gulf South VECTOR to discuss media communication strategies that programs can use to reach their public and other stakeholders. Communication is important in outreach and education. Different audiences require adjustments to your strategies to effectively convey your message. \n 
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/communication-strategies-in-mosquito-abatement-webinar/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gulf South VECTOR":MAILTO:vectoroutreach@nola.gov
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SUMMARY:TBVME Weekly Webinar on New World Screwworm
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) is hosting a weekly webinar on New World Screwworm\, occurring every Monday at 4:00 PM (CDT). It is open to veterinarians and members of the public. Recordings of each webinar will be made available on the TBVME website. \n  \nJoin Here
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/tbvme-weekly-webinar-on-new-world-screwworm/2026-09-21/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners":MAILTO:vet.board@veterinary.texas.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
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SUMMARY:2026 Mosquito Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gulf South VECTOR\, Louisiana Mosquito Control Association\, and New Orleans Mosquito\, Termite & Rodent Control Board for a 3-day interactive Mosquito Academy! \nThis annual training goes over mosquito biology\, trapping techniques\, disease monitoring\, pesticide safety\, insecticide resistance\, mosquito identification and more. We encourage note-taking and will provide binders for participants to take notes in. \nParticipants are able to register for any individual day or the entire event. Lunch and snacks will be provided. \n  \nWorkshop Schedule:  \n\nDay 1: September 22 – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm\nDay 2: September 23 – 8:00 am to 4:00 pm\nDay 3: September 24 – 8:00 am to 4:30 pm\nFull Workshop Agenda\n\n  \nWorkshop Cost: $100/Day or $300/Entire Event. \n 
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/2026-mosquito-academy/
LOCATION:City of New Orleans Mosquito\, Termite\, & Rodent Control Board\, 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70122\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:2026 National Urban Rat Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd National Urban Rat Summit has reached capacity for in-person attendance\, but you can still join virtually! Use the virtual attendance link provided for either day of the Summit. \nHosted by the City of Boston\, the 2026 Summit brings together public health officials\, city leaders\, sanitation experts\, researchers\, and rodent control professionals to tackle urban rat challenges. Building on the momentum of the 2024 Summit\, this year’s event will focus on practical\, data-driven urban rodent management strategies\, including waste containerization\, sanitation reform\, smart monitoring\, infrastructure design\, and infestation prevention. \nJoin experts from across the U.S. and around the world to explore scalable solutions cities can use to reduce rat populations\, protect public health\, and improve quality of life.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/2026-national-urban-rat-summit/
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CATEGORIES:Conference,Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260928T170000
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SUMMARY:TBVME Weekly Webinar on New World Screwworm
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (TBVME) is hosting a weekly webinar on New World Screwworm\, occurring every Monday at 4:00 PM (CDT). It is open to veterinarians and members of the public. Recordings of each webinar will be made available on the TBVME website. \n  \nJoin Here
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/tbvme-weekly-webinar-on-new-world-screwworm/2026-09-28/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners":MAILTO:vet.board@veterinary.texas.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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SUMMARY:Mosquito BEACONS Invasive Mosquito Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join mosquito control professionals for a two-day\, hands-on training workshop focused on mosquito surveillance\, identification\, and field operations. Hosted by the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit (PRVCU)\, the Tropical Islands Training & Evaluation Center (TITEC)\, and the Mosquito BEACONS Working Group\, this workshop provides practical instruction designed to strengthen vector surveillance and control capacity. \nParticipants will receive training in a variety of essential topics\, including: \n\nHome inspections and mosquito control equipment\nMosquito surveillance tools and techniques\nQGIS applications for vector surveillance\nMosquito sample preservation\nLarval mosquito identification\nAdult mosquito identification\nInvasive mosquito identification\n\n  \nEnrollment is limited to 30 participants to ensure an interactive learning experience. \nRegistration is required. Additional information\, including registration details and workshop logistics\, will be provided to registered participants.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/mosquito-beacons-invasive-mosquito-management-workshop/
LOCATION:Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit\, San Juan\, Puerto Rico
CATEGORIES:Training,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Persuasive Health Communication
DESCRIPTION:VectorED Academy presents:\n“Framing Vector-Borne Disease Risk: The Science of Persuasive Health Communication” \nExamines evidence-based strategies for communicating risk and prevention messages\, helping professionals frame information in ways that resonate with audiences\, encourage informed action\, and build trust without creating unnecessary fear. \n  \nWhat will you learn? \n\nUnderstand how message framing influences perceptions of vector-borne disease risk and prevention\nApply evidence-based communication strategies to encourage informed decision-making and protective behaviors\nBuild trust through clear\, audience-centered health communication\nCommunicate risk effectively without increasing unnecessary fear or alarm\nFrame prevention messages to resonate with diverse audiences and support public health goals\n\n  \nPresenter: Tara Kirk Sell\, PhD\, MA\nAssociate Professor\, Department of Environmental Health and Engineering\nJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \n\n  \nThis program is free of charge and registrants will be sent a recording.
URL:https://vectoroutreach.org/event/persuasive-health-communication/
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