West Nile Virus
Mixed-Brood Habitats Bring Challenges, But New Control Options Offer Solution
Set between San Francisco Bay to the west and the San Joaquin River delta to the north and east, Contra Costa County, California, includes densely …
California takes a Proactive Approach to Managing Resistance Issues
Insecticide resistance is among the most challenging issues facing public health professionals, not only in California but around the world. As disease pressure increases, so …
Gem County, Idaho Reports Effective Control using MetaLarv® S-PT
The Gem County Mosquito Abatement District (GCMAD), located in Emmett, Idaho, encompasses only a portion of the county for which it is named. In addition …
The Neglected Public Health Threat of Chagas Disease
The term “vector-borne disease” usually brings to mind a familiar list of names: malaria, West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya, onchocerciasis, yellow fever. But there’s another …
Public Health in the Public Eye
Communicating the value of a vector control program. Securing much-needed funding. Informing the community about upcoming treatments. Answering complaints. Trying to change behavior. As if …
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 …
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 …