Every year, tick-borne diseases spread further, threatening families nationwide. With critical funding for research & prevention at risk, we need leaders to act NOW. Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act - our health depends on it! Demand action: bit.ly/4l1Ntsk

Hear from @machtingerlab.bsky.social if you should be worried about ticks.

Today’s special: Meat with a side of maggots. 🪰 New research suggests Neanderthals may have eaten fermented, maggot-rich meat, not just for survival, but as a routine (and nutritious) part of their diet. theconversation.com/neanderthals... #science #anthropology

I recently shared insights on the growing challenge of tick-borne diseases in our state with Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment. From Lyme disease to emerging threats, understanding prevention is key to keeping our communities safe. iee.psu.edu/news/blog/un...

📢Workshop Announcement📢 We have exciting news! The VectorED Network and PSU Extension are hosting a hands-on ectoparasite workshop at the ESA August meeting in Baltimore, MD on August 10th. 🦟🔬 Learn more and register now! entsoc.org/events/ecopa...

So excited to see one of my articles out in the wild (@ Abington Equine Hospital)! Lots of good information on fly management in this issue.

Want to understand Lyme disease and host-parasite interactions better? We learned more about how white-footed mice (key Lyme disease reservoirs) respond to ticks. The results might surprise you! #PublicHealth #TickBorne #Research Listen to the podcast 👉: spti.fi/mORwnw1

Want more information on how to prevent tick bites? Want to watch a video? Or read a fact sheet? Want horse-specific information? Or something about dogs? You can find it all in the new Vector Education, Communication, and Training Online Resource (VECTOR) Library!

The 2025 field season is off to a great start! Our VectorED TEC interns are learning deer handling, out in the field mouse trapping, and conducting tick surveillance. They are also learning some vet skills, including skin biopsies and sutures and blood draws. A lot to get through in just two weeks!

Wrapped up year 3 collaborating with BFREE in Belize looking at tick diversity. Another amazing trip and 🤞 for upcoming proposals so we can continue! www.bfreebz.org

Another amazing day in Belize. Anyone want to guess the animal these ticks are on?

Another amazing trip to Belize. Can anyone guess what animal these ticks are on?

First morning back in the jungle @ Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education - Full day of tick dragging and grant planning ahead!

Response requested!! I'm asking those of you that have homes, farms, or manage property (public or private) to answer one question regarding Tick Control Tubes! pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

From Bites to Insights workshop has started! Gearing up for a full day for vector and ectoparasite education and training. A VectorED Network and Penn State Extension collaboration with the MUVE section and Eastern Branch of Entomological Society of America

Tick Summit 14 in the books! Great job Gabby & Mia putting together your posters! Thanks to the organizers at the MD Department of Health and others for yet another awesome event and networking opportunity.

Come work with me! Public Health Entomologist (assistant/associate level) ento.psu.edu/news/open-po...

Come work with me! Public Health Entomologist (assistant/associate level) ento.psu.edu/news/open-po...

📢Workshop Announcement📢 The VectorED Network and PSU Extension are hosting a hands-on ectoparasite workshop at the ESA Eastern Branch Meeting in Harrisburg, PA on March 15th. www.entsoc.org/membership/b...

We strongly suggest that academic publishers and other platforms that host research rapidly implement a Share to Bluesky button for their articles. Here's how: docs.bsky.app/docs/advance... #AcademicSky #HigherEd #Altmetrics

I am continuously in awe of students in my lab and former lab members. Congrats to Karen Poh on the ECP Reseach Award and Paige Alexander and Valeria Lee on their student awards at #EntSoc24

hey everyone! i made a list of some useful starter packs (primarily biology/earth sciences with a few bonus things thrown in) to share with friends who have joined bsky in the last week and thought it may be useful for some people here too! 🌍🧪 #SciSky #BioSky docs.google.com/document/d/1...

We did it! Just like many talks, as we went up, there was a hole (yep a hole in the balloon!). But we did it, "still fly ready" Not as scary as I thought Glad I did it And met more entomologists through our shared experiences #EntSoc24 @machtingerlab.bsky.social

When in Phoenix for #EntSoc24, one must go to the rodeo! (And see Old Dominion)

Here are two very useful resources for open-source scientific images/illustrations: 1. bioart.niaid.nih.gov This NIH-funded collection of high-quality, scientifically accurate vectors, icons, and brushes is freely available within the public domain. 🪰🦠🧪

Made a starter package for vector-borne disease folks! Please feel free to comment if you'd like to be added or see somebody missing. This is just the start and grabbed as many as I could quickly find! 🦟 go.bsky.app/U8D4FV2

First day of Elk checks for us at the Elk County Welcome Center. We are tracking longhorned tick, but glad to get some keds too! Thanks to the PA Game Commission for letting us come out!

Holy smokes, that's a lot of Wabbitats! Getting ready for some bed but monitoring trials with chickens (not wabbits).

Here we go, the opening of the Great Insect Fair 2023 at Penn State

The Vet Entomology lab presented a snapshot what we do at Legislative Tour day. We were able to demonstrate filter paper assays & even hold mini focus groups to demo how we are changing our approach to VBD education.

Working up our last group of deer with some intriguing results! It has been quite a summer of ticks, does, and fawns. #deer #ticks #research #wildlife #wildliferesearch #entomology #veterinaryentomology #parasitology