2012 Workshop

2012 Workshop

The 9th Annual
ARBOVIRUS SURVEILLANCE &
MOSQUITO CONTROL WORKSHOP

St. Augustine, Florida, March 27-29, 2012
(Sponsored by AMCD, and USDA/CMAVE)

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PROGRAM AGENDA

REGISTRATION

 

The purpose: To exchange & share information about mosquito-borne disease and vector mosquito population surveillance data, review recent developed techniques for surveillance and control of mosquitoes, and provide training for professional employees.

The Major Topics: The first day will cover international and national issues on mosquito-borne disease and control. CDC Entomology Branch Chief, Robert A. Wirtz will give the keynote speak. The second day will cover federal and state government, universities on mosquito-borne disease surveillance, research and control, and local mosquito control district programs. The third day will cover vendors’ programs and techniques. The topics to be addressed will pertain to mosquito population and arbovirus / mosquito-borne disease surveillance (state and local programs and surveillance techniques), insect nuisances, and mosquito control ( program evaluation, pesticide resistance and pesticide safety).

Previous workshop programs, keynote speakers & international guest speakers.

Who should attend: Entomologists, biologists, epidemiologists, mosquito control workers, administrators, field inspector/sprayers, public health workers, and veterinarians.

Registration & Materials Fee: $50 per day, 3 day session for $150 including 3 lunches and 1 dinner. Cash/money order or Check will be accepted for registration fee. Make your check payable to AMCD and mark for workshop. Please use the paynow option on the registration page when you register.  CEU credits (16) will be provided. Participation will be limited to 90-100 people.

When you register, please give your name, organization, contact information (Tel, fax, e-mail address), session, and payment method. Registration Form

Hotel Information: Holiday Isle, 860 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080, Group rate: $89 per night. (RSVP March 15th)

Tel: 1-800-626-7263 (Celeste Kuhar) and identify yourself as being with the Anastasia Mosquito Control Party

Date & Time: March 27-29, 2012. 8:30am-6:00pm each day

Directions & Contact Information: For meeting site: Anastasia MCD, 500 Old Beach Road, St. Augustine, FL 32080. Exit I-95 to East 207, make right turn to East 312, pass US 1 and go over the 312 bridge. After passing A1A intersection, make a right turn. The AMCD is located across from the Atlantic Auto Shop on the left side.  You may also view a map.

AMCD contact person: Ms. Jessica Phillips, Tel: 904/471-3107 ext 202; Fax 904/471-3189; E-mail: jessicaamcd@bellsouth.net

USDA contact person: Gary G. Clark, Research Leader, USDA/CMALE/MFU
Phone: (352) 374-5910
Email: gary.clark@ars.usda.gov

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