Entomologists, also known as insect scientists, dive into the intricate and diverse world of insects to uncover the secrets of the largest group of animals on Earth.

Vector-borne diseases are transmitted by insects like mosquitos, ticks and flies. Before you travel, find out what VBDs are in your destination, then check with your local travel health clinic for necessary preventive medicines or vaccines.

Tracking mosquitos and other insects that cause vector-borne disease is a top priority of Defense Public Health entomologists. Follow the three Ds to reduce the spread: Drain standing water, Dress appropriately and Defend with insect repellent.

U.S. Navy Lt. Thomas McGlynn, a medical entomologist with the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence in Jacksonville, Florida, traveled to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in support of Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay Preventive Medicine, Joint Task Force Guantanamo, and U.S. Army Public Health Command East, to provide mission-critical entomological training ...

Mosquitos are small but mighty bugs that are responsible for about 750,000 deaths a year. Learn how to protect yourself from mosquitos this summer. Visit www.health.mil/bugs for more information.

A cure for a debilitating and sometimes deadly disease, new treatments for working military dogs, a snakebite antidote, and a treatment for respiratory disease! See how years of research collaborations are providing protections for warfighters in remote places like never before.

Collecting vector samples allows for PHC-P scientists to analyze areas of interest for potential vector-borne diseases that could impact the health of the force.

Mosquitoes can spread viruses like Zika, chikungunya, and dengue.This flipbook gives basic information about mosquito control activities and how to protect from mosquito bites. Mosquito control approaches that incorporate community education, and mosquito surveillance and control are often called “integrated vector control.” A vector is an insect, ...

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management reminds agencies that a wide range of human resources policies and flexibilities are available to assist employees and agencies in dealing with the Zika virus. This guidance provides information regarding the leave and other workplace flexibilities and authorities available for these purposes.