public health
An Integrated Operations Approach to Managing Zika Virus Vectors
The current Zika virus outbreak in the Americas offers a stark reminder of how urbanization and ease of travel can magnify exposure to container mosquitoes …
Emerging Studies Gauge Zika Risk in Americas and Beyond
The Zika (ZIKV) pandemic and its widespread implications have spurred increased activity on several fronts. In addition to countless hours of laboratory research being devoted …
Top 5 Takeaways from Our Interview with Dr. Tracey McNamara
In mid-July, Valent BioSciences had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Tracey McNamara, DVM, DACVP, and Professor of Pathology in the College of Veterinary Medicine at …
Miami-Dade Takes on Zika with Integrated Vector Management
In late July, months after news of the Zika outbreak in South America started to make headlines in the U.S., the first locally acquired Zika …
Zika Roundtable Brings Together Public and Private Sectors
On July 13, the State Department hosted a roundtable discussion surrounding the private and public sector involvement with Zika at which a number of stakeholder …
The Battle Against Insecticide Resistance
When the World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes insecticide resistance as a major threat for the control of vector-borne diseases, it is officially a topic of …
Single-brood Floodwater Innovation Gains Momentum
VECTOPRIME USE EXPANDS IN FORMULATION’S SECOND YEAR Single-brood control of floodwater mosquitoes has long been a particularly tough challenge for mosquito control districts. Just as …
WMR Highlights Successes, Stresses Need for More Funding
The 2016 World Malaria Report (WMR) follows a familiar theme: a positive accounting of successes to-date with a strong undercurrent regarding the need for better …