VECTOR Outreach

Emergency Case Studies: Hurricanes Milton and Helene
2026-07-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Analyze emergency response and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, highlighting lessons learned for public health and vector control agencies.
Emergency Case Studies: Hurricanes Milton and Helene, part of the Public Health Education Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, is presented Ed Foley with the Lee County Mosquito District.
For additional information email: education@nola.gov

TBVME Weekly Webinar on New World Screwworm
2026-07-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

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Emergency Case Studies: Zika Virus & Hurricane Katrina
2026-07-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Review lessons learned from the Zika virus response and Hurricane Katrina to strengthen public health preparedness, emergency management, and recovery efforts.
Emergency Case Studies: Zika Virus & Hurricane Katrina, part of the Public Health Education Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, is presented Janet C. McAllister, PhD, with the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board and Kyle Moppert with the Louisiana Department of Health.
For additional information email: education@nola.gov

Mosquito Control Preparedness for Emergencies
2026-07-01 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Explore mosquito control preparedness strategies for emergency response, including surveillance, operational planning, and vector-borne disease prevention.
Mosquito Control Preparedness for Emergencies, part of the Public Health Education Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, is presented Janet C. McAllister, PhD, with the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board.
For additional information email: education@nola.gov

Pet Sheltering During Emergencies
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Learn best practices for pet sheltering operations during emergencies, including planning, coordination, animal welfare, and community preparedness.
Pet Sheltering During Emergencies, part of the Public Health Education Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, is presented by Renee Poirrier, DVM, SVA, with the Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART).
For additional information email: education@nola.gov

Rodent Control-All Hazard Events Webinar
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Examine rodent control strategies during disasters and all-hazard events, including surveillance, risk mitigation, and public health protection measures.
Rodent Control – All Hazard Events, part of the Public Health Education Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, is presented by Claudia Riegel, PhD, with the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board.
For additional information email: education@nola.gov

Alabama Pest Control Association: 2026 APCA Summer Conference
2026-06-07 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
The Alabama Pest Control Association invites you to join their premier leadership event – the 2026 APCA Summer Conference, taking place June 7–10 at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama.
This conference brings together leading voices in pest management, academia, and industry innovation. Attendees will engage with PhD-level researchers, experienced consultants, and business experts as they explore the future of pest control, emerging technologies, and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Educational sessions will cover a wide range of timely and practical topics, including termite identification and behavior, bed bug management and prevention, urban rodent control, vector control, and foundational entomology training. Additional sessions will address key industry challenges, including pesticide label changes and compliance, Formosan and Asian termites, fire ants, cockroach control, and perimeter pest management, with a focus on ants.
The conference opens Sunday evening with the President’s Reception and Exhibitor Welcome. CEU sessions will be held each morning, Monday through Wednesday, focusing on both technical expertise and forward-thinking business strategies. Afternoons are free to enjoy APCA social activities or explore the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast.
Connect. Learn. Lead. Be part of the conversations shaping the future of pest management in Alabama and beyond.

The Role of Public Health Officials Webinar
2026-06-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
The Role of Public Health Officials, part of the Public Health Education Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, is presented by Meredith C. McInturff, MSPH, with the New Orleans Health Department.

Mosquito Identification Webinar Series - Part 3
2026-05-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Gulf South VECTOR for a three-part virtual mosquito identification webinar series designed to strengthen species recognition and support field and laboratory operations. Strengthening mosquito identification skills is essential for accurate surveillance and effective operational decision‑making.

Session 1 – May 15, 2026:
Aedes and Anopheles Identification

Session 2 – May 22, 2026:
Culex, Psorophora, Uranotaenia, and several other species of operational significance

Session 3 – May 29, 2026:
Invasive Mosquito Species of the Southeastern United States, with an emphasis on taxonomic features and regional relevance.

If your program is preparing for the season or expanding staff training, this series is a great opportunity to strengthen capacity and sharpen identification skills. Sign up today!

Overview of the Emergency Operations Center Webinar
2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
Learn how Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) coordinate emergency response efforts and support public health, safety, and recovery operations during disasters and public health emergencies.
Richard Chatman from the New Orleans Office of Coordination and Emergency Management (NOCEM) presents an Overview of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as part of the Public Health Education Webinar Series.

VectorSurv Webinar Series - Part 2 - Hands-On Training Webinar
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Chicago)
The Gulf South VECTOR and the Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (PacVec) are partnering to deliver a two‑part webinar series introducing VectorSurv, the national platform that helps agencies collect, manage, analyze, and visualize vector‑borne disease surveillance data. This series will provide both foundational understanding and practical skills to help teams strengthen their surveillance workflows ahead of the summer season.

Session 1 — May 4, 2:00–3:15 PM CST
A high‑level introduction to VectorSurv, including why the platform was developed, how it integrates with existing surveillance systems, and the ways it supports operational decision‑making, data standardization, and regional collaboration.

Session 2 — May 26, 2:00–3:15 PM CST
A hands‑on walkthrough of core features. We’ll cover data entry for traps and pools, mapping and visualization tools, reporting workflows, and practical tips for improving efficiency, accuracy, and real‑time situational awareness.

This series is ideal for vector control staff, epidemiologists, environmental health professionals, and public health partners who want to strengthen surveillance capacity, improve data quality, and enhance rapid response capabilities. Whether you’re new to VectorSurv or looking to deepen your use of the platform, these sessions will provide actionable guidance you can apply immediately.

2026 Pesticide Applicator Training for Public Health - Houston
2026-05-26 - 2026-05-28 | Jacinto City Town Hall Communiy Center, 1025 Oates Road, Houston, TX, 77029, United States
This training supports those seeking certification as noncommercial political subdivision pesticide applicators responsible for mosquito control in Texas.
The program topic areas listed below correspond to federal and state laws and regulations mandated by the licensing authority.

Federal laws
State laws
Toxicology
Exposure
Residues
Pesticide labels
Environmental concerns
Pesticide formulations
Principles of safety
and other topics as necessary to prepare participants for state licensing exams.

Tentative Schedule:

Day 1 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
General pesticide information, laws and regs, and equipment usage
Day 2 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mosquitoes, flies, and rodents
Day 3 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Testing

Event Details:

Registration includes breakfast and lunch for Days 1 and 2 only.
Manuals and all preparation for testing will be provided.
Attendance is mandatory both days.
Attendees must work for a political subdivision of the state of Texas or a federal agency operating in Texas.

Mosquito Identification Webinar Series - Part 2
2026-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

4th International Webinar on Primary Care and Public Healthcare
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-22
The 4th International Webinar on Primary Care and Public Healthcare, held on May 21–22, 2026, follows the 4th International Conference on Primary Care and Public Healthcare, which takes place on May 7–8, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The webinar aims to bring distinguished academics worldwide in primary care and the health system to share and exchange knowledge and meaningful experiences of various health services and treatment procedures. We proudly welcome leading academics, scientists, doctors, researchers, primary healthcare professionals, research scholars, representatives from healthcare industries and pharmaceutical industries, nursing practitioners and students, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists, and healthcare doctors. The healthcare future will be bright and promising. Our primary focus on public healthcare is to ensure its safety. The meeting will be organized to compile all the attendees mentioned within the sector of primary care and public healthcare.

National Conference on Urban Entomology
2026-05-17 - 2026-05-20 | Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Parkway NE, Atlanta, GA, 30328, United States
Save the Date for the 2026 National Conference on Urban Entomology set for May 17-20, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The National Conference on Urban Entomology aims to open channels of communication and information between scientists in industry, academia, and government, and to foster interest and research in the general area of urban and structural entomology.
Early bird registration, before April 1, 2026:
Standard Registration – $225
Student, Retiree/Emeritus, Spouse – $100
After April 1, 2026:
All registrations – $350

Mosquito Identification Webinar Series - Part 1
2026-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)

4th International Conference on Primary Care and Public Healthcare
2026-05-07 09:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | AC Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 9 Jalan Lumut, off, Jalan Ipoh, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Select a State:, 50400, United Arab Emirates
Join us for the 4th International Conference on Primary Care and Public Healthcare, scheduled to take place on May 07–08, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, followed by a virtual webinar edition on May 21–22, 2026. This global platform will bring together experts, researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals from around the world to discuss the evolving landscape of primary care and public health.
With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices, the conference aims to highlight key issues in healthcare delivery, public health strategy, and community health systems. Topics include but are not limited to preventive care, chronic disease management, digital health, pandemic preparedness, maternal and child health, and healthcare access in underserved communities.
Participants can look forward to engaging keynote talks, interactive panel discussions, research presentations, and global networking opportunities. Whether attending in person or online, this event promises meaningful dialogue and actionable insights to strengthen primary healthcare systems worldwide.

2026 Vector Management CEU Program - Iowa Park
2026-05-06 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Tom Burnett Memorial Library, 410 W. Almeda, Iowa City, 76367, United States
This is a recertification program that will educate personnel in cities and municipalities in the field of vector abatement on mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas & bugs, control tactics, trap usage, surveillance, virus testing, and mosquito control.
Registration is required and lunch is provided.
CEUs offered:

5 Agricultural
5 Structural
5 Animal Control CEs
5 Registered Sanitation
5 Code Enforcement

South Fort Walton Mosquito IPM Workshop
2026-05-05 13:00 - 2026-05-06 17:30 (America/Chicago) | South Walton Mosquito District, 774 County Highway 393 North, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459, United States
A hands-on introduction to mosquito biology, identification, and control. Participants will be guided from foundational knowledge to practical field skills.
On the first day, attendees explore core topics including:

Mosquito-borne diseases
Specimen preservation
Larval identification
Home-based control strategies

The second day expands into species-level identification, focusing on common Gulf South native and invasive mosquito species; supported by expert-led practicums that reinforce microscope and diagnostic skills. Sessions on mosquito bionomics and integrated pest management conclude the day.
This workshop is designed to help participants understand how mosquito behavior, ecology, and control methods interact in real-world scenarios.
Workshop Schedule:

Day 1: 1:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Day 2: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Register soon! This event can host up to 30 people.
Sponsored by:
Gulf South VECTOR, South Fort Walton, University of Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, BEACONS, Azelis, Central Life Sciences, and City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board

2026 Vector Management CEU Program - Lubbock
2026-05-05 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center – Lubbock, 1102 E Farm to Market Road 1294, Lubbock, TX, 79403, United States

VectorSurv Webinar Series - Part 1 - Overview Webinar
2026-05-04 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Chicago)

2026 Southeast Pest Management Conference
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-06 | Physics Building / University of Florida – Gainesville, Museum Rd. & Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
Join us at the 2026 Southeast Pest Management Conference in Gainesville, Florida, for two fantastic days of learning, networking, and sharing the latest pest management strategies and research.

The University of Florida’s Department of Urban Entomology, with Gulf South VECTOR, hosts the event filled with the latest trends, techniques, and research in urban pest management. Network with industry experts, attend informative sessions, meet Urban Entomology Students, and discover new products and services to help you tackle any pest-related challenges.
Enhance your knowledge, earn your CEUs (GHP, WDO, L&O, FUME, and CORE), and connect with fellow pest managers. Don’t forget about the legendary Sapp-Walkup Tailgate party the first night of the meeting.
**Please follow all UF parking guidelines while on campus.

REGISTRATION FEES

One-Day Attendance: $97.88
Two-Day Attendance: $188.58

AGENDA
Monday 5/4 – Physics Building Lobby

4:00-6:00 PM Exhibitor Registration and Set-up

Tuesday 5/5 – Physics Building Lobby

7:30-8:30 AM Registration

Tuesday 5/5 – Physics Building Room 1001

8:30-8:45 – Opening remarks and Entomology Department Updates – Dr. Andrew Short
8:45-9:45 – Preparing for GHP Treatments– Cory Goeltzenleuhter, BCE, PHE, CP-FS GHP
9:45-10:15 – BREAK
10:15-11:15 – Newest Methods of GHP Control– Dr. Ameya Gondhalekar GHP
11:15-12:15– Understanding the WDO Inspection Form- Drs. Phil Koehler & Rebeca Baldwin, BCE WDO
12:15-1:30 LUNCH
1:30-1:45 FPMF Scholarship Announcements and Sapp-Walkup TailGator Details
1:45-2:45 – Interesting Termite Behaviors– Dr. Tae Young Lee WDO
2:45-3:15 – BREAK
3:15-4:15 – Heather Patterson, CSI – CORE – The Pitfalls of Pest Control
4:15-5:15 – Labels and How to Use Them– Tommy Powell, MGK CORE
5:30-8:00 Sapp-Walkup TailGATOR Dinner sponsored by Corteva and Douglas Products

Wednesday 5/6 – Physics Building Room 1001

8:30-9:20 – L&O – Dr. Phil Harmon – Integrated management of turfgrass diseases
9:20-9:40 – BREAK – Network with our vendors!
9:40-10:30 – L&O – Dr. Chris Marble – Managing weeds in landscape beds: New tools & tactics
10:30-10:50 – L&O – Drs. Harmon, Marble, & Dale – Pest and disease Q&A session
10:50-11:05 – BREAK – Network with our vendors!
11:05-11:55 – L&O – Dr. Adam Dale – Insect IPM in ornamental landscapes
or – FUM (Room 1002) – Erich Hobelman and Steve Niedziedzki, Douglas Products and Sean Brantley, Emory Brantley & Sons Termite and Pest Control, Inc
11:55-1:00 Lunch
1:00 -1:50 – CORE – Erin Harlow – Understanding Florida’s hydrology and pesticide movement
or – FUM (Room 1002) – Erich Hobelman and Steve Niedziedzki, Douglas Products
1:50-2:10 – BREAK
2:10-3:00 – CORE – Brett Bultemeier – Pesticide safety dos and don’ts
3:00-3:15 – Closing Remarks, Day 2 Evaluations
4:30-6:00 – OPTIONAL – Entomology Lab tours at Steinmetz Hall, 1881 Natural Area Dr. Gainesville, FL 32611

2026 Vector Management CEU Program - Houston
2026-04-30 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Harris County Public Health Mosquito Control, 3330 Old Spanish Trail, Bldg D, Houston, TX, 77021, United States
This is a recertification program that will educate personnel in cities and municipalities in the field of vector abatement on mosquitoes, ticks, flies, fleas and bugs, control tactics, trap usage, surveillance, virus testing, and mosquito control.
Registration is required, and lunch is provided. Harris County Public Health will handle registration.
CEUs offered:

5 Agricultural
5 Structural
5 Animal Control CEs
5 Registered Sanitation
5 Code Enforcement

Webinar: Using Tick Population Dynamics Models to Assess Control Strategies
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Don’t miss the Tick IPM Working Group‘s upcoming free webinar presented by Dr. David Allen, Associate Professor of Biology at Middlebury College.

Tick control strategies have been shown to reduce tick density and, consequently, the risk of tick-borne diseases. However, it is often challenging to assess which strategy is most cost-effective or how its effectiveness varies across ecological or climate settings. Tick population dynamics models offer powerful tools for assessing questions like these, which would be difficult, costly, or infeasible to test empirically. This presentation will demonstrate such applications, while also addressing the inherent limitations of using theoretical models to answer real-world ecological questions.

Advanced Registration is required.

2026 City of Dallas Environmental, Vector, and Pest Control Workshop
2026-04-22 09:00 - 2026-04-23 16:30 (America/Chicago) | City of Dallas Eco Park, 2512 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX, 75241, United States
Gulf South VECTOR & Texas A&M are pleased to offer the FREE 2026 City of Dallas Environmental, Vector, and Pest Control Workshop!
This two-day training offers multiple sessions, allowing participants to choose which to attend, and is APPROVED for Texas CEUs!
Each section will have a pre-test, hands-on instruction, demonstration, case studies, and a post-test to reinforce learning.

Curriculum includes:

Integrated Mosquito Management
Species Identification
Arbovirus Response
PPE & Pesticide Safety
Municipal Rodent Control
Food Establishment Inspections
Zoonotic Disease Awareness
Residential Pest Management Strategies

Registration in advance is required to receive a Certificate of Completion.

2026 Vector Management CEU Program - Rosenberg
2026-04-21 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Rosenburg Civic Center, 3825 TX-36, Rosenburg, TX, 77471, United States

Let's Do Some Math! How to Calculate the Rates of Insecticides
2026-04-20 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Chicago) | City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, & Rodent Control Board, 2100 Leon C. Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA, 70122, United States
Chris Iglesias, ACE Technical Representative at Rockwell Labs, Ltd., explains the math used in the science of insecticides and rate calculations in this upcoming webinar in the Gulf South VECTOR Webinar Series. This hybrid event will feature a live demonstration with examples and an interactive Q&A where attendees can practice with Chris.

Register NOW!!

International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-15
PAGES conferences is excited to invite you to the upcoming International Conference on Public Health and Health Care System, scheduled to take place from April 13-15, 2026, in Paris, France.
This event will bring together leading experts for keynote addresses, dynamic panel discussions, and engaging workshops that aim to foster collaboration and inspire innovative ideas. Topics will include critical areas such as disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and global health policy.
Overall, the International Conference on Public Health and Health Care Research and Development is an essential forum for advancing our understanding of Public Health and Health Care and exploring innovative solutions to global health challenges.
Learn more at the Event Website.
