Assoc. Prof. @ Penn_state (but views are my own) || Vet Entomology || This account is inactive. Find me at LinkedIn and @machtingerlab.bsky.social
State College, PA
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Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
📢 Exciting announcement! 📢
Our From Bites to Insights: Hands-on Ectoparasite Training on August 10 in Baltimore is now accredited for pesticide CEUs in 4 states!
Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
Looking for a crash course on ectoparasite and vector identification, collection, and surveillance? Don’t miss “From Bites to Insights,” an intensive, hands-on workshop on Sunday, August 10, in Baltimore, MD.
Learn more and register today: hubs.la/Q03wXHBs0 @EB_Entsoc
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Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
Wildlife professionals—are you prepared to spot the tiny threats that impact both animal and human health? 🦊🔍
Join our hands-on workshop to sharpen your skills in identifying and collecting ectoparasites like ticks, fleas, mites, and lice.
Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
📢Workshop Announcement📢
We have exciting news! The VectorED Network and PSU Extension are hosting a hands-on ectoparasite workshop at the ESA August meeting in Baltimore, MD on August 10th. 🦟🔬
Learn more and register now!
entsoc.org/events/ecoparasit…
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month—an important time to highlight resources that protect and educate our communities. Explore the new VECTOR Library, a digital collection of vector-borne disease education, communication, and training resources from U.S. Land Grant Cooperative…
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🚨Job alert! 🚨
Penn State Extension is searching for a Vector-borne Disease Program Specialist to join their mission of addressing critical public health and agricultural challenges related to vector-borne diseases.
Apply now!
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Come work with me!
Public Health Entomologist (assistant/associate level)
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Some health threats are too great to address alone. We use the One Health approach to see effective and sustainable solutions to address these threats. Explore how #OneHealth can protect us all. #OneHealthDay
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🦟"#Dengue fever: with a record 12.4m cases in 2024 so far, what is driving the world’s largest #outbreak?" by @katlay @TiagoRogero & @Kenjoemo @guardian
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🎉 Egypt is officially #MalariaFree! 🦟🚫 Thanks to nearly a century of efforts, the @WHO has certified Egypt’s success in eradicating malaria. 🌍👏 Let’s celebrate this historic achievement @UN
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Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
Awesome write up of our work on deer keds & repellents! Basically, commercial repellents don’t seem to repel keds, but they might kill keds if given enough time. 💀🪰
Always fun working with @mskvarla36 @MachtingerLab @norman_cal5445 & the team on these funny little flies! 🤗
A new study finds common insect repellents fail to repel deer keds, but permethrin-treated clothing and nitrile gloves can make bites less likely.
🔗 Meet the Deer Ked: The Fly Makes Life Tough for Hunters and Hikers entomologytoday.org/2024/10/…
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First case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky. Spread by biting midges and mosquitoes, it causes symptoms similar to dengue and Zika. Stay protected! 🦟 @CDCgov @WHO @NIH
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Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
Oropouche virus is spreading beyond the Amazon, causing over 8,000 infections in the Americas this year, with the first human deaths reported. No vaccines or treatments yet. Stay informed and vigilant! 🧬🔬 @WHO @CDCgov @DoD_DHA @MilitaryHealth
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Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
Today, on World Mosquito Day, we remember the discovery made by Sir Ronald Ross, that Anopheline mosquitoes carry the parasite that causes malaria in humans. This day also serves to raise awareness about mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of prevention and control.
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ESA is hiring: We're looking for our next Equity and Grants Program Manager to support, coordinate, and manage ESA's federally and privately funded programs, focused on creating and supporting an equitable workforce in the science of entomology. Apply now! careers.entsoc.org/jobs/2034…
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"Based on our study, we recommend using repellents with the active ingredient DEET if you live in or are traveling to regions with a high risk of vector-borne disease transmission." 1/2 theconversation.com/not-all-…
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In this Penn State Extension video, learn about the mosquitoes found in Pennsylvania, their biology, and ways to eliminate mosquito habitats around your home.
Watch this free webinar from PSU Extension:
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#vectorednetwork #mosquito
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NEWS: The ESA Governing Board has elected four new Fellows of the Society for 2024: Elizabeth H. (Betsy) Beers, Henry Y. Fadamiro (@HFadamiro), Chow-Yang Lee, BCE (@chowyanglee), and Tracy C. Leskey (@BMSBresearch). MORE: entsoc.org/news/press-releas…
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Erika Machtinger (inactive) retweeted
The Penn State Biology department is also hiring at the Assistant or Associate level in ecology - feel free to message me if you're interested in joining our supportive community of biologists! psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PS…
