Public Health Pests (fleas and ticks)
Upcoming Webinar: Tick Biology and Control
Dr. Shaku Nair, University of Arizona, will present the Jan. 24 webinar “Tick Biology & Control.”
More in Public Health Pests (fleas and ticks)
First Human Case of Tick-borne R. Parkeri Rickettsiosis Confirmed in Connecticut
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) reported the first autochthonous (locally acquired) human disease case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis in Connecticut.
New York Confirms Resident Died from EEE
The death of an Ulster County man from eastern equine encephalitis was confirmed on Sept. 20 by the State Health Department’s Wadsworth Center.
Twelfth Human West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the 12th human case of West Nile virus in the state on Monday.
Using Fire Management to See How Ticks…Tick
Ph.D. student and summer interns from the State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry studied how fire impacts notorious disease vectors.
CDC Warns Travelers of Oropouche Virus
The virus is spread to humans by infected biting midges and some mosquito species.
New Hampshire Resident Dies From EEE
An adult from Hempstead tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus. The patient was hospitalized due to severe central nervous system disease and died of their illness, according to an update from the state's Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS).
Very Few PMPs Receive Customer Questions About Dengue Fever
Despite a recent U.S. CDC/Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory about the U.S. being at increased risk for dengue virus infections, rarely do pest management professionals get asked customer questions about dengue fever. Only 21 percent of respondents to a recent PCT poll said they have ever had a customer ask about dengue fever.
Flea Quirks
Share these fun facts about fleas with customers to encourage their involvement in getting rid of the pests.
Cover All Bases
A multifaceted treatment and prevention approach yields the greatest success when fighting fleas.
Flea Triggers
Pets aren’t always responsible for inviting fleas into the home. PMPs share common culprits and why wildlife capture supports flea control.
