Join Patrick Roden-Reynolds for a discussion on the basics of tick ecology and behavior, including the most important and effective prevention tactics. The presentation will include updates on lone star ticks, alpha-gal current topics, and steps to take for the upcoming tick season. Question and answer period to follow the talk.
Patrick Roden-Reynolds is a public health biologist for the Inter-Island Public Health Excellence Collaboration and Director of the Martha’s Vineyard Tick Program. His work focuses on education and surveillance of vector-borne diseases and their vector populations.