Working together to protect the Midwest from ticks, mosquitoes, and the diseases they carry
The Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease had a great turn out at the annual Illinois Mosquito and Vector Control Association meeting. PIs, students and staff from across the Midwest traveled to Champaign, IL to connect and share their research. Students competed in a research presentation competition and attendees heard from researchers and professionals …
Dr. Lyric Bartholomay was a recent guest on an episode of The Larry Meiller Show. The Larry Meiller Show brings on expert guests and shares their knowledge with listeners. On this episode Dr. Bartholomay spoke with Larry about ticks in Wisconsin, protecting your pets from ticks, and The Tick App. Listeners called in to ask …
Have you seen our mannequins around? A new publication by Tela Zembsch and colleagues shares her method and findings on using human mannequins as a tick tool. Ixodes scapularis ticks were placed on mannequins and participants were asked to complete a survey and check the mannequin for ticks in a 5-minute period. Participants were more likely …
Dr. Xia Lee speaks with reporter, Keith Uhlig at the Green Bay Press- Gazette. Dr. Lee says tick and mosquito numbers look average for Wisconsin and reminds people to use repellents and do tick checks. Read the full story here https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/life/be-wisconsin/2025/04/21/five-strategies-to-avoid-mosquito-and-tick-borne-disease-in-wisconsin/82998124007/
Reporter Zoe Hewitt from WLNS met with Dr. Jean Tsao and mannequin, Collin to discuss safe tick practices. Collin is used to help show people how to spot ticks and do a thorough tick check. Check out the full article and video here https://www.wlns.com/top-stories/tick-tuesday-tips-and-tricks-for-avoiding-ticks/