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

According to the World Health Organization (or WHO), mosquitoes are one of the deadliest animals in the world. In addition to mosquitoes, there are other pests that carry and spread disease. Fortunately, exposure to pests and the spread of disease can be minimized. This course provides information about ways to reduce exposure to disease-carrying pests, which are sometimes referred to as “vectors.”

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Learning Objectives

Know 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.

Know which personal factors can reduce the risk of exposure to pests.
Know why it is important to report bites and symptoms of vector-borne illnesses.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Vector-Borne Diseases
1. Definitions
2. Bloodsucking Pests
3. Learning Activity: Bloodsucking Pests – Where Do They Congregate?
4. Learning Activity: Bloodsucking Pests – What Diseases Do They Spread?
5. Learning Activity: Bloodsucking Pests – Where in the World?
6. Geographical Considerations
7. Global Problem
8. Mechanical Vectors
9. Mechanically Transmitted Diseases
10. Common Mechanical Pests
11. Knowledge Check: Vectors
3. Environment
1. Pest Management
2. Learning Activity: Where Might You Find Pests?
3. Make Areas Less Hospitable
4. Close Up Access
5. Establish a Barrier
6. Knowledge Check: Pest Control
7. Eliminate Breeding Grounds
8. Eliminate Breeding Grounds: Maintain the Grounds
9. Chemical Insecticides
10. Learning Activity: Pest Management

4. Personal Factors
1. Personal Safety: Awareness
2. Learning Activity: Personal Protection
3. Personal Safety: Fragrances
4. Applying Repellents
5. Applying Repellent to Your Face
6. Knowledge Check: Limit Exposure to Vector-Carrying Pests
7. What If You Find a Tick?
8. Learning Activity: How Do You Remove a Tick?
9. Symptoms of Exposure
10. Report Exposure
5. Conclusion
1. Summary
2. Conclusion