Join the 2026 Mosquito Academy in New Orleans, September 22–24, for three days of hands-on vector control training covering mosquito biology, surveillance, arbovirus testing, insecticide resistance, pesticide safety, and mosquito identification. Designed for mosquito control and public health professionals, this certified academy provides practical skills
Attend the 2026 Southeast Pest Management Conference in Gainesville, Florida, for two days of expert-led education, networking, and the latest urban pest management strategies. Hosted by the University of Florida Department of Urban Entomology and Gulf South VECTOR, the event offers CEUs in GHP, WDO,
Join Chris Iglesias, ACE Technical Representative at Rockwell Labs, Ltd., for a Gulf South VECTOR webinar-hybrid event on insecticide math and rate calculations featuring live demonstrations, practical examples, and interactive Q&A. Register now!
This interactive workshop provides mosquito control professionals with applied instruction in calibration methodologies, insecticide safety, and label compliance. Participants will review insecticide modes of action and principles of resistance management relevant to operational decision-making. The program includes introductory hands-on training in product dilution, mixing, calibration,
As bed bug challenges evolve, so do the tools and technologies used to manage them. In this webinar, Dr. Aaron Ashbrook, Assistant Professor of Urban/Peri-Urban Entomology at Louisiana State University, will explore the latest advances in bed bug control, including new insecticides, detection methods, and
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
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
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