SPOTLIGHT ON NEHA RESOURCES: VECTORS AND PESTS
nity health issues related to vectorborne disease. Vector pro- gram activities that fit into Essential Service #4 could include: − Involving community partners in developing a control plan for mosquitoes or other vectors − Conducting outreach and building partnerships with orga- nizations that work within the community Visit www.neha.org/vector-toolkit to learn more about how all the Essential Services can be aligned with your vector control pro- grams, as well as access the tool and resource links we have com- pile to help you on that journey. Vectors and Pests Webinars We aim to improve our capacity to identify and understand emerg- ing vectors found in the U.S. Our webinars provide up-to-date information on vector control topics and resources used to protect the public from the transmission of vectorborne diseases. And you can earn continuing education contact hours toward your NEHA credential by watching our recorded webinars. Past webinars posted on our website include: • Basic Principles of Resistance Development and Detection Before Product Failure • The Importance of Understanding Resistance Mechanisms and Management Theories • Find It and Fix It: Effective Strategies for Bedbug Inspection, Control, and Personal Protection • Mosquito and Rodent Control Preparedness • Integrated Rodent Management
• Integrated Mosquito Management • Introduction to Vector Management: What Is a Vector and Why Are They a Concern? You can find recordings of all these webinars and more at www. neha.org/vector-webinars. Vector Control Courses You can also find links to several online courses that explore vector control from us and our partners: • Vector Control for Environmental Health Professionals: We updated and expanded this course through a partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Network of Public Health Institutes, the Texas Health Institute, Tulane Uni- versity, and our subject matter experts. The course is available on Tulane University’s Learning Management System and is preap- proved for NEHA continuing education contact hours.
• Mosquito Online Course: Avail- able from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. • Tick Online Course: Available from the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Find all these resources and more on our Vectors and Pests website at www.neha.org/vectors-pests.
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