May 14, 2021 Public Health

Susceptibility of Midge and Mosquito Vectors to SARS-CoV-2

SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, primarily spreads through respiratory droplets. Research indicates that it does not replicate in common mosquitoes or other biting flies. Although the possibility of arthropod transmission isn't fully ruled out, current evidence suggests these insects do not significantly contribute to spreading SARS-CoV-2.

Jul 1, 2019 Ticks, Residential Pest Control, Technical, Public Health

NPMA Library Update: Residential Tick Management Practices

NPMA's Library Updates provide in-depth information on a variety of topics, including training and employee resources.

Jan 1, 2019 Technical, Public Health

Recording: When Customers Make You Crazy: Delusory Parasitosis

Presented by Nancy Hinkle, Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, GA

Jan 1, 2019 Technical, Stinging Insects, Public Health

Recording: Friend or Foe? Taking the Sting Out of Wasp & Bee Control

Presented by Gerry Wegner, BCE, Varment Guard Environmental Services

Jun 28, 2017 Technical, Residential Pest Control, Mosquitoes, Public Health

Recording: Mosquito Control, PMP's and Public Health

Presented by Mark Beavers, Ph.D., Rollins Inc.; Janet McAllister, Ph.D., BCE, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

May 1, 2017 Mosquitoes, Technical, Public Health

NPMA Library Update: Zika Virus and Container Breeding Mosquito Control

This article discusses the disease, its' vectors, their management, and personal protective measures you can take.