Hands-On Workshops

A crash course on ectoparasites and vectors crucial for both human and animal health. Participants gain hands-on experience identifying common ectoparasites — ticks, fleas, mites, and lice — and learn about their diversity and ecological roles. The workshop covers safe collection techniques, specimen handling and preservation, and surveillance methods including mosquito traps and tick collection tools. A key focus is assessing vector-borne disease risks and developing strategies to prevent bites and disease transmission.

This workshop has been approved to provide Ohio pesticide recertification credits in categories 9, 10A, and 10D. It is also approved to provide Pennsylvania pesticide recertification credits in categories 11, 16, 18, and 23.

This hands-on train-the-trainer event prepares Extension educators, veterinarians, agricultural service workers, and other providers to teach about vectors and vector-borne diseases. Participants will practice vector identification, safety and biosecurity, and leave with practical resources and tools for education and outreach. The event will take place following the Cornell Cooperative Extension Agriculture, Food & Environmental Systems In-service .

This workshop has been approved to provide New York pesticide training course credits in categories 1b, 7a, 7f, 8, 10, and 31.