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New research links bites from black-legged and western black-legged ticks to red meat allergies. cidrap.umn.edu/tick-borne-dis…

Military personnel should remain vigilant against tick-borne illnesses like babesiosis and Lyme disease. Protect yourself by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and performing regular tick checks. Stay safe and mission-ready! health.mil/News/Dvids-Art…

Did you know that throughout our history, more service members have died from infectious diseases, including those transmitted by bugs, than from bombs or bullets? Learn about the fascinating history of entomology in the Military Health System System. health.mil/Military-Healt…

Yale researchers advance tick-borne disease prevention with new diagnostics and a potential anti-tick vaccine in 5–10 years. This could enhance force health protection by reducing Lyme & babesiosis risks for deployed personnel. medicine.yale.edu/news-article/y…

A Univ. of Maryland led team has been awarded a five-year, multimillion-dollar grant to unravel the complex biology of the deer tick and its role in transmitting Lyme disease and anaplasmosis today.umd.edu/nih-grant-targ…

Project ITCH discovered rabbit ticks in Maine carrying Rickettsia sp. ME2023, a novel spotted fever group bacteria. Though rabbit ticks rarely bite humans, this pathogen might spill over to vectors that do. phys.org/news/2025-04-s…

Got a great vector-borne disease research idea? The AMCA Research Fund is accepting preproposals! Fuel innovation in military entomology. Learn more: mosquito.org/research-fund/ #MilitaryEntomology #ResearchFunding

Ticks emerge in MN, posing Powassan virus threat. Military personnel at bases like Camp Ripley face risk. Prevention: permethrin, DEET, tick checks. Consult entomology for base-specific guidance. mprnews.org/story/2025/04/…

New microarray platform improves tick-borne disease diagnosis. Detects antibodies to 400 antigens, including Lyme & co-infections, with higher sensitivity/specificity than standard tests. contagionlive.com/view/new-micro…

MilTICK allows military members to submit human-biting ticks for free testing (species, attachment, pathogens). Data helps assess tick-borne disease risks in military communities. Over 3000 ticks tested in 2024, 167 positive for pathogens. army.mil/article/285207…

Entomologists! GS-11 IPM Entomologist position in Washington, D.C. Apply by 5/20 to manage pest control at the National Zoo & Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. #entomologyjobs #IPM #usajobs usajobs.gov/job/836505900

Military entomology: Babesia microti-infected I. scapularis ticks expanding in DE, MD, VA. New babesiosis risk. Increased threat in these areas. #Ticks #Babesiosis #MilitaryHealth academic.oup.com/jme/advance-ar…

It's #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth! Get "Tick Smart": Know the risks, prevent bites by using repellent & checking for ticks after being outdoors. Military community: Utilize the free MilTICK program to test ticks! Stay safe & enjoy the outdoors. jbsa.mil/News/News/Arti…

Bugapalooza at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on June 21, 2025, 10 AM-12 PM EDT. Discover bizarre, beneficial, and deadly bugs! Learn about bug-borne illnesses. Free, all ages welcome. Bug costumes encouraged! #Bugapalooza Natl Mus Health Medi Defense Health Agency

Force Health Alert: The tick-borne parasitic disease Babesiosis is now endemic in Maryland. This poses a growing regional threat to personnel. Increased surveillance and mitigation for Ixodes scapularis ticks is critical. wbaltv.com/article/health…

While malaria cases among US service members decreased by 23.1% in 2024 compared to 2023, Plasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous strain, still accounted for over half of these infections. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40305837/

Alpha-gal Syndrome risk in Mid-Atlantic US tied to habitat fragmentation & tick exposure in open/low-dev areas. Personal protection is crucial. Vital for force health & informs targeted prevention in military ops. #Entomology #AlphaGal journals.plos.org/climate/articl…

The AMCA Research Fund invites new pre-proposals for research on predictive modeling, exposure assessment, and mitigation strategies to evaluate the risks of various mosquito control approaches and provide guidance on minimizing those risks. form.jotform.com/251006502166142

Tick-borne diseases are on the rise beyond Lyme disease. Experts warn of threats like anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis, which can affect military personnel. Vigilance in tick prevention & early detection is key to protecting health. thehill.com/homenews/nexst…

WHO risk assessment on Oropouche virus: Two distinct lineages are spreading in the Americas, primarily vectored by Culicoides midges, with Culex mosquitoes as potential secondary vectors. Be aware of this expanding threat in endemic regions. cidrap.umn.edu/oropouche-viru…