We are bound for LIWC 2025 in Cody, Wyoming! Katy (@@epp_tn), Jason (REEVES Scholar from NMSU) , and I are done w plane 1 of 3!
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Check out our new database!
The VECTOR Library is a digital collection of vector-borne disease resources from U.S. Land Grant Extensions.
vector-education.org
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Eager minds want to know!
Last year our @VectorEDNetwork interns collected ticks from Union county TN
This MayTerm, the 2025 group & EPP531 students are screening the collected LoneStarTicks for Ehrlichia & BlackleggedTicks for Borrelia.
@utepp @UT_Herbert
Results tomorrow!
Students will be writing a brief report on what they observed and provide a few recommendations too.
Learn by doing
Engaged inquires
Then through the Pavillion. A lot of the containers were covered (not entry point = no skeeters), but found some larvae in this artistic leaf sculpture s
Off to the pitcher plants!
No skeeters today, but lots of food for these carnivorous plants. (IMO, these are very very cool)
First stop was at the wetlands
No mosquito larvae, just cute little baby turtles (or burtles as we call them)!
EPP531 grabbed their dipping sticks and went Mosquito hunting at the @utgardens!
Yep, we found mosquitoes, but probably not where you thought they'd be....
@UT_Herbert @epp_tn
@VectorEDNetwork
#PublicHealthEntomology
#SunsOutVectorsOut
It's May term at UTK & I'm teaching Public Health Entomology
We set out mosquito traps along the Greenway yesterday & picked them up today- yep those are skeeters.
@UT_Herbert @epp_tn @utcvm @VectorEDNetwork
#SunsOutVectorsOut
It's #LymeDisease awareness month. Yes, we have blacklegged ticks in #Tennessee. Yes, some have the Lyme bacteria.
Be sure to protect your fur babies (&selves) from tick bites.
Always tick check
m.youtube.com/watch?v=po_nMG…
Wait for it! Another #megabitess educator @MsSDReynolds was also teacher of the year at @SouthDoyle !? #megabitess
Congrats! [I owe yall some data asap!!]
Look who is right there in the middle!
#MEGABITESS educator & middle school educator of the year @mrsbutterfield6
Congrats!
@ TN Mosquito Vector Control Assoc to introduce the group to @VectorEDNetwork
@VivaTickChick spoke about evaluating passive surveillance w animal shelters
@ ATucker (not here) spoke asked participants about wanted future trainings
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⚠️ BREAKING:
The "mystery outbreak" in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been identified as caused by severe malaria, according to Reuters.
There are some great people here with lots of potential!
Looking forward to seeing what they each do next
Today, we celebrate the achievements of our incredible EPP graduates. Congratulations! We are so proud. 🎓 #epptn #UTGrad2024
The field of Veterinary Entomology is important.
While we were able to eradicate the primary screwworm, it still lingers in other areas of the world.
An important reminder that global issues are local issues.
#cattle #VetEntomol
reuters.com/business/healthc…
Replying to @mosquito_chaser
Not new, just always recommended so you don't look like a target to the wrong person
= more susceptible

























