How to Prevent Tick Bites This Fall Ixodes scapularis With the cooler weather, fall is a great time to get outdoors. Maybe you’re thinking of conducting your science or…
The 2025 Tick Academy Connects the World of Tick Research Through Presentations from Leading Experts The event offers a unique opportunity to connect with professionals across the fields of public…
Why IPM for Mosquitoes is More Important Now Than Ever Egg raft of the northern house mosquito Culex pipiens Linnaeus. Credit: Lawrence E. Reeves, University of Florida As global temperatures…
Engaging High School Students in Science Using Ticks by Ted Snyder, BCE My student, Josh, was so excited to see me on Monday. This was part way through second semester…
Teaching Biocontrol of Invasive Species In October, the North Central School IPM Working Group successfully piloted two invasive species curricula in classrooms, generating a rich and impactful learning environment for…
Pest Defense Interview with Hillary Peterson Dr. Hillary Peterson is the IPM Specialist in the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. In her role as IPM Specialist, Hillary takes…
Pest Defense Interview with Susannah Krysko Pest Defense asked Susannah Krysko of the Northeastern IPM Center, NYS IPM Program and StopPests in Housing about her work related to IPM in…
Pest Defense Interview with Justin Hegarty Justin Hegarty is an environmental engineer and the executive director of the Milwaukee area nonprofit Reflo. Pest Defense asked Hegarty questions about Reflo’s work…
Pest Defense Interview with Emily Pochubay Emily Pochubay is the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD)’s IPM and Public Health Pest Specialist. Pest Defense asked Emily a few…