Attend the 2026 MPCA Summer Meeting on August 18 in Pearl, Mississippi. Join pest management professionals for educational sessions, vendor exhibits, networking opportunities, and CEU credits hosted by the Mississippi Pest Control Association.
The partnership between NEHA and Gulf South VECTOR has become a model of effective collaboration, combining complementary expertise, strong communication, and a shared commitment to advancing environmental public health practice.
Approximately 50 undergraduate and graduate students from the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences (CAFS) visited the Gulf South Vector headquarters at the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board facility on March 28, 2026, during the 2026 Research Symposium
Recent reports of hantavirus cases in the media have raised public concern and renewed attention on the role that rodents have in disease transmission. This article explains what hantavirus is, how rodents are involved, and practical steps the public can take to reduce potential exposures.
Social media is one of the most powerful and accessible tools available to public health organizations. For Gulf South VECTOR, platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube allow us to reach a diverse global audience, from local community members to researchers and pest management professionals.
Join Tick Academy 2026, a two-day virtual event featuring leading experts, research presentations, and practical insights on ticks, tick-borne diseases, and prevention.
Join Tick Academy 2026, a two-day virtual event featuring leading experts, research presentations, and practical insights on ticks, tick-borne diseases, and prevention.
Join the 2026 FAMU Annual Field Day and Workshop for expert-led training, networking, and the latest insights in mosquito control, vector management, and public health.
Download Gulf South VECTOR’s free Repellent Use at Sporting Events Social Media Toolkit to help promote mosquito and tick bite prevention at outdoor sporting events and watch parties. Featuring expert-reviewed graphics and ready-to-use messaging, this toolkit makes it easy for organizations, agencies, and businesses to
Analyze emergency response and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene, highlighting lessons learned for public health and vector control agencies.