Arkansas Pest Management Association Hosts Vector-Borne Disease Management Workshop

Held June 27-28, the workshop brought together experts and professionals to address the challenges of vector-borne diseases.

Photo of participants from the workshop

Arkansas Pest Management Association

Posted by Posted by Cole Oswald

Published July 31, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The Arkansas Pest Management Association (APMA) held a Vector-Borne Disease Management Workshop in collaboration with the APMA State Technical Committee at the University of Arkansas' Waldrip Hall.

Photo of a demonstration at the workshop
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A field presentation at the Vector-Borne Disease Management Workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The workshop’s lineup of presenters included:

  • Dr. Sonja L. Swiger, Professor and Veterinary/Medical Extension Entomologist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
  • Dr. Peter Obenauer, Vector Disease Control International.
  • Dr. Emily McDermont, Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas.
  • Dr. Keith Blount, Arkansas Department of Health.
  • Dr. Kelly Loftin, Professor and Extension Entomologist at the University of Arkansas.
  • Dr. Bruce Noden, Oklahoma State University.
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