AMCA Webinar: What You Need to Know About Using Wolbachia to Control Mosquitoes
July 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
In the face of rising mosquito-borne disease outbreaks and growing insecticide resistance, novel strategies like Wolbachia are becoming essential tools. This session will provide a clear overview of how the bacterium Wolbachia pipientis affects mosquito biology, introduce the two primary control strategies (and how they work), and feature insights from industry experts on current and planned projects.
Faculty:
- Dr. Eric Caragata, Assistant Professor, University of Florida
- Dr. Stephen Dobson, CEO/Professor, MosquitoMate, Inc. & University of Kentucky
- Dr. Bradley White, Principal Scientist/Director, Verily Life Sciences (Debug Project)