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Entomology and Pest Management

Information on protecting the Soldier from the health threat posed by vector-borne disease and medically important pests and to minimize the adverse effects of pesticides.

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Entomological Sciences Program

Topics

Arthropod Vector Rapid Detection Devices - Instructional Videos

Instructional video clips for malaria, Leishmaniasis, and dengue kits Arthropod Vector Rapid Detection (AV-RDD) kits are hand-held assays that can be used to determine whether arthropods are infected with pathogens capable of infecting deployed personnel. Video instructions on procedures for the Malaria Detection Kit (MAL-K020), Leishmania Antigen Assay Kit (P/N LMAJ-K020), and Dengue Kit were p... (more)

Deployment Pest Management

This site is designed to provide military entomologists with information vital to them when planning for deployment and executing their responsibilities while deployed. ... (more)

Deployment Pest Management: Entomological Operational Risk Assessments

Entomological Operational Risk Assessments (EORA) provide risk estimates for vector-borne and zoonotic diseases in the country of concern. These estimates, prepared by USAPHC IAW TG 288, are focused on medical threats that could impact the ability of units to accomplish their mission. The table below lists the countries for which EORAs have been prepared and the publication dates. Related Public ... (more)

Deployment Pest Management: Estimating Entomological Risk

This page provides information on estimating entomological risk.... (more)

Deployment Pest Management: Pre-Deployment Planning for the Military Entomologist

The pre-deployment planning process begins with the identification of the hazards and, once identified, evaluation to estimate the risk associated with the hazard. ... (more)

Deployment Pest Management: Reporting Pesticide Use for Archiving

Information from the USAPHC pertaining to reporting pesticide use for archiving.... (more)

DoD Insect Repellent System

The DoD insect repellent system is used against arthropods of military significance.... (more)

FR ACU-P

The Flame-Resistant Army Combat Uniform factory treated with Permethrin, or the FR ACU-P, is a key component of the DoDInsect Repellent System. Wearing this uniform properly, along with using DEET insect repellent on exposed skin, will decrease to almost zero the Soldier’s chances of contracting an insect-borne disease. Wearing a permethrin-treated uniform provides safe, effective protection ... (more)

Macropod Imaging

The Macropod is a macro imaging device that can be carried in a backpack and set up in the field for ultra-high resolution photography of insect vectors with rapid posting to the internet for species identification and dissemination to deployed soldiers. The Macropod was designed and developed here at the Entomological Sciences Program in the Environmental Health Engineering Portfolio at the U.S.... (more)

Mapping Pest Populations

GIS mapping allows us to better target our pesticide treatments or other intervention strategies so we can put our efforts where they are the most productive. ... (more)

Mapping Pest Populations: Control Plans Based on Pest Population Predictions

GIS Pest Mapping example: Boy Scout Jamboree.... (more)

Mapping Pest Populations: German Cockroaches

GIS Pest Mapping Example: Using Maps to Improve German Cockroach Control.... (more)

Mapping Pest Populations: Green June Beetle

GIS Pest Mapping example: Using Maps to Improve Green June Beetle (GJB) Control on Golf Course Turf.... (more)

Mapping Pest Populations: Recording Data for Historical Record and Future Use

GIS Pest Mapping example: Fort A.P. Hill Mosquito Breeding Map.... (more)

Mapping Pest Populations: Reduce Surveillance Effort-Puget Sound

Using previously mapped data to reduce surveillance effort for an introduced mosquito species.... (more)

Services

DoD Pesticide Hotline

Please feel free to call the Pesticide Hotline, a service that has been in existence since 1976. We remain dedicated to providing the entire DoD community the quality services that have been synonymous with the Hotline for many years. ... (more)

Human Tick Test Kit Program

A free tick identification and testing service for Department of Defense health care facilities, provided by the USAPHC.... (more)

Insect Resistance to Insecticides

In military operations, the control of medically important insect pests (such as mosquitoes, body lice, and beetle pests of stored products) is essential in preventing disease and the loss of food. The use of effective insecticides will maximize the control success for these insects and will minimize the cost, resources, and risks involved in the application of the insecticides. The ability of cer... (more)