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Browsing Department of Entomology by Type "pamphlet"
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The Asian Longhorned Tick in the U.S.: Hosts and Disease-Causing Bacteria Interactions
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)The Asian longhorned tick was first discovered in the U.S. in 2017 and has since then spread across northeastern and southeastern regions of the U.S. This infographic summarizes NEVBD-supported research on Asian longhorned ... -
The Asian Tiger Mosquito's Ability to Spread Chikungunya, Dengue, and Zika Viruses in the Northeast U.S.A.
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is an invasive species to the U.S.that can spread diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses. This infographic summarizes NEVBD-supported research to understand the ... -
Ciclo vital de la garrapata de patas negras
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-07)Este marcador resume brevemente el ciclo vital de la garrapat de patas negras (Ixodes scapularis) en el noreste de EE. UU. durante un período de dos años. -
First Appearance of a Foreign Tick (Amblyomma coelebs) in the U.S.
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)A foreign tick, Amblyomma coelebs, was found in the U.S. for the first time in 2018 on a traveler returning from Costa Rica and Panama. This infographic summarizes a NEVBD-supported report of this tick detection in ... -
First Human Bites from Invasive Asian Longhorned Tick Larvae in the U.S.
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive species to the U.S. Eleven human bites from this tick have been documented in the U.S. This infographic summarizes NEVBD-supported work documenting the first bites by larvae of this ... -
Insect Repellent Essentials: A Brief Guide
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2019-07-24)Insect repellents are substances that, when used as directed, can reduce tick, mosquito, and other insect bites. Preventing bites will help you avoid disease-causing pathogens carried by these animals. This brief guide ... -
La Crosse Virus in the Northeast USA
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)La Crosse virus is a mosquito-borne virus that affects 50 to 150 people every year in the U.S., mainly in the Appalachian and Midwest regions. This infographic summarizes NEVBD-supported research into how common La Cross ... -
Life Cycle of the Blacklegged Tick
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2019-09-03)This bookmark briefly summarizes the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) life cycle in the Northeast USA across a two-year period. -
Lone Star Tick Able to Survive Winters in the Northeast as Temperatures Rise
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)The lone star tick is an aggressive tick species found in the Southeast and Midwest areas of the U.S. that can transmit bacteria and viruses to humans and animals. A warming climate and changing land use patterns have led ... -
Mosquitoes that Spread West Nile Virus in the US
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)Culex mosquitoes play an essential role in transmitting West Nile virus to animals and humans. This infographic provides a summary of NEVBD-supported research on Culex pipiens, Culex tarsalis, and Culex quinquefasciatus ... -
Multiple Blood Meals Boost Mosquitoes' Disease Transmission Potential
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)When a mosquito bites a human or other animal to feed, it is called taking a bloodmeal. Humans can become infected with mosquito-borne viruses when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. This infographic summarizes results ... -
Repelentes de insectos: guía breve
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2020-07-13)Los repelentes de insectos son sustancias que, cuando se usan acorde a las indicaciones, pueden reducir las picaduras de garrapatas, mosquitos y otros insectos. Esta breve guía proporciona información sobre cómo funcionan ... -
Rising Temperatures Reduce Aedes Mosquitoes' Ability to Transmit Zika Virus
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)Two species of mosquito carry and transmit Zika virus: Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. This infographic summarizes results of NEVBD-supported research into the affect of rising temperatures on mosquito life span and ... -
Spread of Lyme Disease Across the U.S.
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S. with more than 400,000 cases per year. This infographic summarizes NEVBD-supported research on the spread of human Lyme disease cases across U.S. counties using ... -
Sugar Feeding Behavior of Asian Tiger Mosquitoes in New York
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-23)The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a globally invasive mosquito species that can spread over 20 different diseases such as dengue and Zika viruses. This infographic summarizes NEVBD-supported research to ... -
Tick Surveillance Practices in the Northeast
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2019-12-02)A review of tick surveillance guidance and best practices tailored for the Northeast USA. Speakers include experts from the New York State Department of Health, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Maine Medical ... -
What Do Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes Feed On?
(Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases, 2021-07-21)Ae. albopictus mosquitoes are known to transmit many different disease agents to humans and animals. It is important to know the feeding habits of Ae. albopictus mosquitoes in order to understand health risks to humans and ...
