@VectorEDNetwork

Knowledge empowers; action protects | A CDC Training and Education Center dedicated to reducing vector-borne diseases |

 State College, PA
VectorEDNetwork.org
Joined July 2023
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Interested in getting practical, hands-on training you can take into the field? Join us for the workshop- no registration for the full meeting required! #publichealth #Entomology #ESA2026 #VectorBorneDisease
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CEU credits available! 8 credits for CPH CE Activities, PA Pest Credits: 11, 16, 18, 23, OH Pest Credits: 10A, 10D, 9, 5 hours for OH Veterinarians
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The workshop will also explore assessing vector-borne disease risks and developing strategies to help prevent bites and disease transmission. 📅 November 8, 2026 9am-5pm 📍 Columbus, OH
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Participants will gain practical experience identifying common ectoparasites including ticks, fleas, mites, and lice, and learn about safe collection, specimen handling and preservation, and vector surveillance methods.
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There’s still time to register! Join the VectorED Network for an interactive workshop at the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America on November 8th in Columbus, Ohio.
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PA Pest CEUs available: Core, Category 16, and Category 18 You do NOT need to register for the full meeting to attend this workshop! 🔗 Register: forms.gle/4Upvvbmv8UkN4nTY6 #VectorBorneDisease #VectorControl #PublicHealth #Entomology #PestManagement

Hands-on Vector Identification, Collection, Surveillance, and Vector Management PPE Training...

Thank you for your interest in our October 21 workshop covering mosquitoes, ticks, and personal protective equipment. The workshop will take place at the conclusion of the Pennsylvania Vector Control...

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Participants will have the opportunity to examine tick and mosquito specimens under the scope, learn about worker safety and PPE, and see a demonstration of how to treat clothing with permethrin. 📅 October 21, 2026 🕐 1:00–4:15 PM EDT 📍 Following the 2026 PVCA Meeting
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Get hands-on with vector identification, surveillance, and worker safety! Join us on October 21 for a free, hands-on workshop covering common ticks and mosquitoes of the Northeast, vector identification and surveillance, and PPE for safely managing public health pests.
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Fall adventures are better without ticks tagging along. Even as temps cool, ticks stay active on warm fall days.🍂 After hiking, raking leaves, or playing outside, do a quick tick check on yourself and your pets. It’s simple, fast, and helps keep everyone safe!
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Get hands-on with ticks, mosquitoes & PPE! Join VectorED Network for a FREE workshop on vector ID, surveillance & worker safety. 📅 Oct. 21 | 1–4:15 PM EDT
PA Pest CEUs: Core, Cat. 16 & 18 No full-meeting registration required! 🔗 forms.gle/4Upvvbmv8UkN4nTY6
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How long does a tick typically need to remain attached to you before transmitting Lyme disease?
50%A few minutes
50%A few hours
0%24 or more hours
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Explore 3,965 searchable resources from U.S. Land Grant Extensions and public health departments across all 50 states, D.C., and U.S. territories. Find tools and information to support vector identification, prevention, management, and communication; all in one place.
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Looking for reliable, practical vector-borne disease resources? 🦟 The VECTOR Library has you covered. 🔎 Explore the VECTOR Library and find resources you can use: vector-education.org
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Interested in getting practical, hands-on training you can take into the field? Join us for the workshop- no registration for the full meeting required! #publichealth #Entomology #ESA2026 #VectorBorneDisease #VectorSurveillance
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The workshop will also explore assessing vector-borne disease risks and developing strategies to help prevent bites and disease transmission. 📅 November 8, 2026 9am-5pm 📍 Columbus, OH 🎓 Pesticide applicator continuing education credits will be available.
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Participants will gain practical experience identifying common ectoparasites including ticks, fleas, mites, and lice, and learn about safe collection, specimen handling and preservation, and vector surveillance methods.
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🔎 Get hands-on with vectors and ectoparasites! Join the VectorED Network for an interactive workshop at the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America on November 8th in Columbus, Ohio.
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This session will explore why false information can be persuasive and provide practical, evidence-based strategies for recognizing and responding to it. 📅 September 10, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM EDT Register today! #ScienceCommunication #HealthCommunication #PublicHealth
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How do you respond when misinformation and disinformation make it harder for people to find and trust accurate information? Join the VectorED Academy on September 10 for “Responding Strategically: Practical Tools for Countering False Information” with Heather Wingo, MS, CPH.
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🔗 Take the survey here: pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/… #VectorBorneDisease #PublicHealth #Extension #OneHealth #HealthCommunication
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