The latest Philippines Disease Vector Ecology Profile covers essential epidemiology, vector bionomics and behavior, and pesticide resistance for medically important arthropods across the archipelago. Built for planners, PMs, and preventive med teams. www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/do...

New World screwworm (C. hominivorax) has re-emerged in the US. The new ESA podcast covers interagency eradication, SIT tech, & fact vs fiction. Highly relevant for AFPMB and force health protection professionals. Listen here: entomologytoday.org/2026/07/15/n...

New World Screwworm: Entomologist Q&A Separates Fact From Fear

An entomologist answers questions on the basics of the New World screwworm, efforts to re-eradicate it from the U.S., and what's fact versus fiction in the buzz around this re-emergent pest.

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Vector distribution is shifting. Lyme disease territory is expanding well beyond the Northeast, posing new challenges for force health protection and training readiness. Hear about the shifts driving this vector expansion in this NPR Short Wave episode.

Ticks are a growing problem, no matter where you live : Short Wave

In the grand scheme of things, Lyme disease is a fairly new scientific discovery. It was first traced back to ticks in the late 70s and early 80s. The tick-borne illness can cause a rash, fever, pain,...

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The AFPMB released the updated Disease Vector Ecology Profile (DVEP) for Indonesia! Essential for force health protection, this synopsis details regional vector-borne disease risks, vector behavior, and insecticide resistance. 🦟📋 www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/do...

Researchers are testing Dryinus sinicus, a tiny parasitoid wasp from Asia, as a promising natural enemy for the invasive spotted lanternfly. Could this tiny wasp be the key to long-term, sustainable control? entomologytoday.org/2026/07/02/d...

Researchers Zero In On Potential Natural Enemy of Spotted Lanternfly

A natural enemy of the spotted lanternfly in Asia, the parasitoid wasp Dryinus sinicus has emerged as a leading candidate for biological control of spotted lanternfly in the U.S.

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📢 New: AFPMB TG47 — Aedes Mosquito Vector Control — is out. Pocket reference for ID, surveillance & control of Ae. aegypti & Ae. albopictus (Zika, dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever vectors). Updated maps + NSNs. Download 👉 www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/do...

The World Health Organization has released its new Operational Manual on Larval Source Management (LSM), providing practical guidance for controlling both Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes. iris.who.int/server/api/c...

The FY26 DoW Joint Warfighter Medical Research & Development Award is open! Build on prior DoD-funded work in vector-borne disease, force health protection & medical countermeasures. $8.8M, 4 awards. Closes Nov 16, 2026. #MilitaryMedicine simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/...

The CAES is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a 2-year position focused on Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) and nano-acaricides. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, CV, and three references to Goudarz.Molaei@ct.gov www.postdocjobs.com/posting/7330...

Spotted lanternfly season has begun in Massachusetts a full month earlier than last year, with experts pointing to sustained heat as the driver. This invasive damages grapevines, hops, fruit trees, and hardwoods, and is now confirmed in 19 states plus DC. www.westernmassnews.com/2026/05/20/s...

Spotted Lanternfly season begins again in Mass.; here’s what to look out for

If you spot them, don’t hesitate to contact a pest control service company

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MaineHealth's Vector-Borne Disease Lab is leading multiple 2026 studies on ticks and the pathogens they carry, including a five-year NIH-funded post-treatment Lyme disease study with Tufts University aimed at identifying biomarkers for persistent symptoms www.mainehealth.org/news/2026/05...

MaineHealth Vector-Borne Disease Lab Showcases Research On Tick-Borne Illness

May is Lyme Disease Awareness month.

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USDA has confirmed two new cases of New World screwworm in Texas (a calf and a dog). As we continue response efforts, including sterile fly releases and strict movement controls, we urge all personnel to remain vigilant. www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-...

Texas confirmed its first human West Nile virus case of 2026 in a Harris County resident diagnosed with neuroinvasive disease, the most serious form. Health officials urge eliminating standing water and using repellent as mosquito season ramps up. www.dshs.texas.gov/news-alerts/...

Tick submissions to SUNY Upstate's testing lab increased 145% between 2024 and 2025, with experts predicting an early and heavy tick season. Over 1 in 3 ticks tested carry disease. A reminder to check yourself and your gear after outdoor activity. www.upstate.edu/news/article...

Upstate tick expert predicts early, heavy tick season expected in Central New York | Upstate News | SUNY Upstate

A big jump in ticks sent to Upstate’s lab—and the unusual rise of lone star, dog ticks—signals expanding risks for residents across the Northeast

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Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management (IPPM) is vital for biodiversity, but implementation remains difficult. For military entomologists, this highlights the gap between conservation and mission-critical vector control. entomologytoday.org/2026/05/11/i...

Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management: Why a Good Idea Still Struggles in Practice

IPPM offers solutions to manage pests while protecting pollinators, but it remains more of a guiding principle than an operational framework.

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📢 Hiring: Research Entomologist Join the USDA-ARS in Kerrville, TX! Focus on high-priority research for New World screwworm, ticks, and biting flies affecting livestock and wildlife. 📍 Kerrville, TX 💰 $89K - $192K 📅 Closes June 10, 2026 Apply here: www.usajobs.gov/job/86823510...

RESEARCH ENTOMOLOGIST

The incumbent is a Research Entomologist at the Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit of the Knipling-Bushland U.S. Livestock Insects Research Laboratory.

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USDA has applied to register NovoFly, a genetically engineered biopesticide targeting New World screwworm, for use in a wide-area sterile insect program to prevent the pest from spreading northward from Mexico into the U.S. Comments due April 27. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

Pesticide Product Registration; Emergency Exemption Request and Application for a New Active Ingredient

This document announces the Agency's receipt of and solicits comment on an application from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to register a new pesticide product containing an unregis...

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The FY26 Tick-Borne Disease Research Program is funding innovative research to prevent, detect, and resolve Lyme disease and other tick-borne conditions for service members, veterans, their families, and the public. cdmrp.health.mil/tbdrp/default

USDA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground on a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base, TX, advancing domestic Sterile Insect Technique capacity against New World Screwworm. Target: 100M flies/week by Nov 2027, scaling to 300M/week. www.usda.gov/about-usda/n...

New research in Nature Communications maps how ticks regulate their salivary glands during blood feeding. Scientists identified compounds that can block this process, opening a promising path toward targeted tick control. medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03...

Stopping tick spit: What a new saliva control map could mean for Lyme prevention

Ticks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host and feed on their blood over the course of several days derives from their...

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During Justified Accord 2026 in East Africa, US Army microbiologists conducted bio-surveillance on mosquitoes, ticks, and sand flies collected across exercise locations to identify pathogens that could threaten deployed forces. Source: www.dvidshub.net/image/955898...

Innovation, bio-surveillance enhance force health protection during Justified Accord 2026

U.S. Army Maj. Luis Pow Sang, a microbiologist with Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Africa, performs a nucleic acid extraction and polymerase chain reaction test to identify potential biologi...

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New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) has spread north through Mexico to within miles of the Texas border. USDA sterile insect technique facilities are being refurbished to restart producing sterile flies by summer 2026 to counter the outbreak. theconversation.com/a-flesh-eati...

A flesh-eating fly is advancing towards the US border – can it be stopped?

The New World screwworm parasite can infest livestock, pets and even humans.

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CDC updated ArboNET, the national arbovirus surveillance system with 2026 data on dengue, West Nile, and other vector-borne diseases tracked across U.S. states and territories as mosquito season approaches. www.cdc.gov/vector-borne...

ArboNET

ArboNET is the national arbovirus surveillance system managed by CDC and health departments.

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Wright-Patterson AFB's pest management team conducts regular inspections and facility treatments to eliminate disease-carrying insects and rodents that could impact the readiness of personnel stationed at the installation. www.dvidshub.net/news/561439/...

The Bug Stops Here: WPAFB’s Smallest Mission-Critical Team

The base pest management office, a specialized unit within the 88th Civil Engineer Squadron, manages wildlife and insect populations across the sprawling landscapes of both Area A and Area B.

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New research explores the evolving challenges of entomological warfare, analyzing historical uses and modern advancements like genetic engineering and drone-based delivery. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Insects as disease vectors: Historical and contemporary analysis of entomological warfare

Entomological warfare has been known since ancient civilizations used insects to spread disease among enemies. Advances in science and technology have enhanced the potential for using insects as vectors for viruses and toxins in warfare, including ...

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Calling all military entomologists! The FY27 Global Emerging Infections Surveillance request for proposals is out. Focus on Force Health Protection, modern tech like AI, and CCMD alignment. 🧬 Proposals are due May 8, 2026, via ProMIS. CAC Login to Apply: carepoint.health.mil/sites/DMSS/P...

Entomologists at the University of Florida report that invasive subterranean termites are expanding their range across the state faster than predicted. This research suggests that by 2050, most of Florida may be battling these species. www.popsci.com/environment/...

Termites are swarming Florida even faster than predicted

Most of the state may be fighting the invasive species by 2050.

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The U.S. Army & Defense Health Agency issued a health advisory regarding New World screwworm following a detection in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, which shares a border with Texas. www.army.mil/article/2903...

A new study examines how heat and humidity combos affect bed bug mortality. While low humidity increases stress, the most lethal pairing was 40°C at 90% humidity. These findings offer critical data for refining heat treatments in managed facilities. entomologytoday.org/2026/02/09/b...

For Bed Bugs, Mortality Shifts With Varying Heat, Humidity Combos

A new study finds low humidity generally decreases bed bug survival, but the best combination was high humidity (90%) and high heat (40 degrees Celsius).

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Nature's tiniest recyclers just leveled up. Black soldier fly larvae can eat polyurethane plastic — and it's their gut microbes doing the heavy lifting. One bacterial strain actually breaks down the stuff. The future of plastic waste might be very, very small. entomologytoday.org/2026/02/10/b...

Inside a Fly Larva's Gut, Microbes Take a Bite Out of Plastic

New research finds black soldier fly larvae can eat and partially break down polyurethane, thanks to their gut microbes.

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