Beth Ranson
Valent BioSciences Team Brings Forth Novel Mode of Action Targeting Pyrethroid-Resistant Mosquitoes
Ten-Year Development Project Results in potential for First Mosquito Adulticide Based on Fermentation Technology An Experimental Use Permit (EUP) application has been submitted to US …
New MoA Success Drives Provocative Research with Broad Implications
Impact of ivermectin in onchocerciasis control could be just the beginning The iconic story behind onchocerciasis elimination efforts offers lessons that extend well into the …
It All Started with a Gift
Merck’s commitment to donate ivermectin for onchocerciasis control in the late 80s was only the beginning of the challenge to deliver the intervention to those …
Silencing River Blindness – a Legendary Story of Public Health Triumph
As the world marshals its collective resources in the fight against COVID-19, an often forgotten major Public Health accomplishment achieved through an intense global Public-Private …
Floodwater Summit Presentations
Pyrethroid Resistance in Culex tarsalis in Regions of Northern California Presenter: Tara Thiemann PhD, Associate Professor, University of the Pacific with research contributions by graduate …
Technical Challenges and Solutions for Low-Rate Applications
From a high level, low-rate applications have easy-to-understand safety, economic, and environmental impact benefits. However, the benefits of low-rate applications can only be […]
Managed Wetlands Mosquito Control Strategies
A movement to restore wetlands is being experienced not only in California, but across the country. If left unchecked, however, wetlands […]
Collier MCD Use of UAS Platforms in Areas of Salt Marsh Mosquitoes
Just a few years ago, use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones in mosquito control programs was more or less in its infancy. Today, numerous districts have fully integrated drones into their programs with a host of […]
Social Determinants Highlight New Public Health Goals
Socioeconomic inequality drives inequities in health In the updated Healthy People goals for 2030, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is bringing important …
New Study Shows Artificial Light Impacts Aedes Behavior
A new study from researchers at the University of Notre Dame suggests that light pollution may increase risk of human exposure to mosquito-borne diseases. The …