Did you know that with over 3,000 species of mosquitoes worldwide, mosquitoes are the deadliest animal, causing more than 1 million deaths from mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile, Eastern equine encephalitis, malaria and dengue? Continuing our conversation around mosquitoes, part two of this month’s podcast series will discuss outreach and education efforts conducted by the PIE Center related to mosquito control and vector-borne illnesses, and the current research being conducted at the University of Florida to combat mosquito-borne illnesses. We will speak with University of Florida professor of agricultural education and communication and director of the PIE Center, Dr. Ricky Telg, and University of Florida professor of infectious diseases and director of the CDC Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases, Dr. Rhoel Dinglasan. Listen to this episode to learn more.
Resources:
Prevent and Protect
The Centers of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases
CDC Southeastern Regional Center of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases
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Video Series:
Which Mosquitoes are "BAD"?
How do Mosquitoes Spread Diseases?
How to Reduce Mosquitoes around your Home?
Mosquito Control 101
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