Tag: mosquito-borne dieseases

2026 Mosquito Academy hosted by Gulf South VECTOR, the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board, and the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association

2026 Mosquito Academy

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

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2025 Pest Education Series – Mosquito Control Part 2

This is the second webinar in a four-part series focusing on Pest Education created by Gulf South VECTOR. This series is dedicated to Mosquito Control. This free virtual series teaches residents and professionals how to protect themselves and their property from common pests. Featured speakers

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Understanding Insecticide Resistance – Part I

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

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