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Proceedings and Papers Volumes 21-40 (1953-1972)
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Proceedings and Papers Volumes 41-60 (1973-1992)
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Proceedings and Papers Volumes 61-80 (1993-2012)
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Proceedings and Papers Volumes 81-90 (2013-2022)
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2014 MVCAC Proceedings Information
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Writer’s Workshop for Conference Presenters
The MVCAC Vector Control Research Committee will be hosting a writer’s workshop on April 2, 2024, 10am-12pm to provide writing support to 2024 conference presenters that are currently preparing their submissions for…
Surveillance of Flea-Borne Typhus in California, 2011–2019
Yomogida K, Kjemtrup A, et al. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 110(1), 2024, pp. 142–149. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0272. Abstract. Flea-borne typhus (FBT) is an acute febrile disease in humans caused by the…
William C. Reeves New Investigator Award
Applications for the 2024 William C. Reeves New Investigator Award will be accepted through Monday, October 9, 2023. The William C. Reeves New Investigator Award, memorializing Dr. William C. Reeves,…
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Call for Papers and Presentations
The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California (MVCAC) will hold its 92nd Annual Conference January 21-24, 2024 at the Monterey Convention Center and Portola Hotel in Monterey, CA. The…
News Brief 10.27.2021
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Send dead protected birds to CDFW for study at no cost to you; Public comment period for Oxitec CA project is open; MVCAC Trustee Training; Dermacentor variabilis larva available for your…
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Cal Poly Study Finds Light Pollution Drives Increased Risk of West Nile Virus
From Cal Poly News March 2021 SAN LUIS OBISPO — A new study from Cal Poly and the University of South Florida (USF) is the first to provide direct evidence…
USU biologist using innovative research to track mosquitos
From the Cache Valley Daily March 17, 2021 LOGAN — While most people consider mosquitos an annoying pest according to pest control jacksonville fl, Utah State University Assistant Biology Professor…
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Tackling Zika Transmission at the Source With Genetically Engineered Resistant Mosquitoes
From Contagion Live February 14, 2019 As several Zika virus vaccine candidates undergo clinical trials, a group of investigators is taking an alternate approach to quell transmission by genetically engineering…
How does the Zika virus prevent immune responses against itself?
From the Medical News Bulletin November 7, 2018 When the immune system first comes into contact with a virus, it generates responses in an attempt to identify and eliminate the threat. In…
Zika Virus Strips Immune Cells of their Identity
From UC San Diego Health September 10, 2018 acrophages are immune cells that are supposed to protect the body from infection by viruses and bacteria. Yet Zika virus preferentially infects…
Your dog’s flea meds might one day protect you from Zika
From Science Magazine July 5, 2018 Each year, thousands of people suffer from malaria, the Zika virus, and other diseases transmitted by pests such as mosquitoes. However, humans may soon…
How a Drug For Pets May Help Prevent Zika and Malaria
From TIME July 2, 2018 Diseases spread by pests like mosquitoes and fleas remain global health problems. To prevent transmission, public health strategy has largely focused on using insecticides or bed nets. Vaccines are…
News Brief 03.30.18
NEW! HR resources for districts to use and to upload information into; Call for Proceedings Papers; 2018 Sentinel Chicken Orders; AMCA – UAS in Mosquito Control Survey; Survey for Bee…
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2018 Sentinel Chicken Orders; Call for Proceedings Papers; AMCA – UAS in Mosquito Control Survey; Survey for Bee Services; MVCAC Partners on 2018 Special District Legislative Days; MVCAC Participates in…
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