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Public Health and Medical Entomology

WebWelcome to the official site of the Purdue University program in Vector Biology and Vector-Borne Diseases! Mosquitoes and ticks are arthropod vectors of disease-causing agents …

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HUMAN LICE: BIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH RISK

WebAdults of the pubic louse (Fig. 2) resemble miniature crabs in possessing relatively huge front legs and a somewhat crab-shaped body. This is why the pubic louse is also known …

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Protecting Honey Bees from Pesticides

WebOne of the most important steps in protecting your bees is the selection of an apiary location with low pesticide risk. This may not often be feasible, so be sure to notify growers and …

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Biting Midges Public Health and Medical Entomology

WebBiting midges are minute to tiny flies that can be severe biting pests of humans, pets, livestock, and wildlife. Their blood-sucking habits also raise concerns about possible …

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Stinging Insects Public Health and Medical Entomology Purdue

WebSolitary Bees and Wasps. The vast majority of species of bees and wasps are not social insects and are not a medical risk. They are considered "solitary," and include numerous …

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Mosquitos Public Health and Medical Entomology

WebAre There Exotic Mosquitoes of Public Health Importance That Have Been Introduced Into Indiana? Yes, two species from Asia, Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, and …

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Fleas Public Health and Medical Entomology Purdue Biology

WebOther Fleas That Are A Public Health Risk. The flea that is the most significant risk to human health worldwide is the Oriental rat flea, Xenopyslla cheopis.This flea is a …

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Bed Bugs Public Health and Medical Entomology

WebRelatives of Bed Bugs. Bed bugs belong to the family Cimicidae of the insect order Hemiptera, the group of insects known as "true bugs." In addition to the three species …

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Community-Wide Mosquito Management

WebCOMMUNITY-WIDE MANAGEMENT. To reduce annoyance and public health concerns, mosquito management should be undertaken on a community -wide basis. Mosquito …

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Ticks Public Health and Medical Entomology Purdue Biology

WebTicks are well known bloodsucking external parasites of humans, pets, livestock, and wild animals. They also are vectors of a wide variety of disease-causing organisms to animals …

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Horse and Deer Flies Public Health and Medical Entomology

WebSummarized life cycle of horse flies Illustration by: Scott Charlesworth, Purdue University based in part on Pechuman, L.L. and H.J. Teskey, 1981, IN: Manual of Nearctic Diptera, …

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HORSE AND DEER FLIES: BIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH RISK

WebAdult horse flies (Fig. 1) and deer flies (Fig. 2) are relatively large to very large (approximately 0.25 to 1.25 inches long), robust flies with a pair of huge eyes known as …

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Black Flies Public Health and Medical Entomology

WebBlack flies, known also as "buffalo gnats" and "turkey gnats," are very small, robust flies that are annoying biting pests of wildlife, livestock, poultry, and humans.

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Bed Bugs Informational Guide to Bed Bugs Purdue Monitoring

WebUsually, bites are the first sign of a bed bug infestation. Keep in mind, however, that there are other causes of welts and itching. People would do well to verify suspected bed bug …

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