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Vector-Borne Disease Awareness: Mosquitoes, Ticks and Other Pests

Recognize vector-borne diseases, pest carriers, environmental factors, methods for pest control, personal risk reduction, and reporting procedures.

Individual course 0.03 CE credits 15 min

Course objectives

Identify what vector-borne diseases are and which pests may carry them;

Identify environmental factors that can harbor pests;

Recall ways to make the environment less hospitable to pests;

Recall which personal factors can reduce the risk of exposure to pests;

Recall why it is important to report bites and symptoms of vector-borne illnesses

Course description

Mosquitoes, ticks and other pests are more than just an annoyance. They can carry serious diseases. Take this course to learn what environments they prefer and what you can do to protect yourself and others from them. This course is ideal for everyone, but especially people who work outdoors.