The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board and Mosquito BEACONS is hosting an Advanced Mosquito Identification Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. The will be held on September 11-12, 2023. This course is a one-and-a-half-day event offering a comprehensive overview of mosquito biology, mosquito-borne diseases, QGIS for mapping, operational integrated mosquito management, common and invasive mosquito species of the Gulf South, identification workshops via microscopy and genetic analysis, among other topics.
The course subjects are presented systematically as components of our integrated mosquito management program and will include classroom lectures and laboratory sessions led by City of New Orleans Mosquito Control staff entomologists and specialists, as well as visiting experts. Our invited speakers this year include Dan Killingsworth, Field Supervisor and Operations Manager at Environmental Security Pest Control; Dr. Lindsay Campbell, Assistant Professor at the University of Florida’s Department of Entomology and Nematology; and Mike Riles, the lead medical entomologist for Beach Mosquito Control District in Panama City Beach, Florida.
The registration fee is 150.00. To register: Register Here!
Travel Assistance Grants are available and awarded based on need. Please contact cdcvector@nola.gov for more information about a travel grant.