Research inMedical Entomology focuses on the biology of mosquitoes, flies, ticks, lice, fleas, stinging hymenoptera, and other pests affecting public health. The information obtained from the research is used in developing and evaluating new technologies and strategies that result in safe and effective pest population reductions.
Our extension responsibilities place an emphasis on the development of educational programs to address concerns associated with diseases such as West Nile and Lyme disease. This website will offer further information and regular updates regarding vector borne disease insects involved in disease transmission and recommended prevention and/or measures.
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Extension Pest Information
Research inMedical Entomology focuses on the biology of mosquitoes, flies, ticks, lice, fleas, stinging hymenoptera, and other pests affecting public health. The information obtained from the research is used in developing and evaluating new technologies and strategies that result in safe and effective pest population reductions.
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Medical Entomology
The goal of the Purdue Public Health Entomology Program is to reduce transmission of vector-borne diseases through public education. We offer a variety of educational materials and training opportunities to help the public learn about vectors, vector-borne diseases, and their control. We also are participating with local and state health departments in the surveillance and monitoring of vectors and vector-borne diseases in Indiana.Authors: Dr. Catherine Hill, Dr. John MacDonald
Mosquito Tool
Mosquitoes can breed in many different sites in a community. Purdue Extension has developed an interactive web-based tool to help you understand the diversity of mosquito breeding sites.Authors: Dr. Catherine Hill, Dr. John MacDonald
Ixodes Genome Project
The Ixodes scapularis Genome Project (IGP) is a collaborative effort to develop the first large scale genomic analysis of a medically significant tick, the Lyme disease tick, Ixodes scapularis. The IGP is a partnership between the international tick research community, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Broad Institute, and The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR).Author: Dr. Catherine Hill
Bed Bug IPM Technical Resources for Educators
This technical education web site provides tools such as power point presentations, cusomizable printable brochures/handouts, color photographs, specific question/answer write-ups, a 20 minute general video introduction as well as a series of small video (YouTube type) clips that address specific techniques or questions about bed bug management. It also features an interactive video game that is of particular interest to younger audiences.Author: Tim Gibb
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Dr. Catherine Hill
Assistant Professor, Medical Entomology, Public HealthOffice Phone: 496-6157
Office Number: WSLR 130
Lab Number: WSLR 125
Office Phone: 496-1513
Fax: 496-1219
Email: hillca@purdue.edu
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