Armed Forces Pest Management Board

@afpmb

AFPMB recommends policy, guidance, and coordinates the exchange of information on all matters related to pest management throughout the @DeptofDefense

Silver Spring, MD

Joined December 2010

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jul 24

USDA launches a 5-pronged plan to combat New World Screwworm. Key initiatives include an $8.5M sterile fly dispersal facility in TX, bolstering the biosecurity barrier with Mexico. The focus is on protecting livestock via aggressive eradication efforts. usda.gov/about-usda/new…

afpmb's tweet card. Secretary Rollins Announces Bold Plan to Combat New World Screwworm’s Northward Spread

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jul 22

Public health & vector control pros: Don't miss APMEN's free online training on Vector Surveillance! Gain key insights from Aug 5-7, 2025. Secure your spot now: tiny.cc/APMEN-VST

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jul 15

Attention Military Entomologists: Monitor the emerging co-infection threat of Lyme & Babesiosis from Ixodes scapularis ticks in the mid-Atlantic. This presents a growing risk to force readiness & complicates diagnostics. Leverage the MilTICK program. army.mil/article/286958…

afpmb's tweet card. Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jul 11

This new drone mimics insects for stealth surveillance. Equipped with cameras & sensors, it poses a new covert threat. This development raises significant force protection concerns, necessitating counter-surveillance strategies for the U.S. military. dronelife.com/2025/07/09/chi…

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jul 7

Season's severe for ticks! Military entomologists, know regional risks: Lyme (NE/Mid-Atl), Ehrlichiosis/Rickettsiosis (SE), Alpha-gal. Use permethrin-treated gear, check daily, remove ticks fast. Early detection is vital for troop health. Stay vigilant! npr.org/2025/06/23/nx-…

afpmb's tweet card. Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 27

Rare, severe Powassan virus, transmitted by black-legged ticks, is intensifying in WI. Mil-ento must prioritize surveillance, tick bite prevention, & rapid response for force health protection. fox11online.com/news/state/wis…

afpmb's tweet card. Nationally, Powassan virus cases are most common in the northeast and Great Lakes regions, including northern Wisconsin.

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 27

New research shows the BG-Pro trap significantly improves #MosquitoSurveillance for #LaCrosseVirus vectors! #ForceHealth #VectorControl jamca.kglmeridian.com/view/journals/…]

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 25

On June 21, military entomologists from AFPMB, @NavyMedicine , and @WRAIR engaged ~250 visitors at Bugapalooza! They highlighted insects' importance and the vital role of military entomology. #Bugapalooza #PublicOutreach

afpmb's tweet image. On June 21, military entomologists from AFPMB, @NavyMedicine , and @WRAIR engaged ~250 visitors at Bugapalooza! They highlighted insects' importance and the vital role of military entomology. #Bugapalooza #PublicOutreach

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 24

Army entomologist Maj. Paul A. Lenhart placed third in the Excellence in Competition match at the 64th Annual Interservice Rifle Championship at Quantico, earning the U.S. Army Silver EIC Rifle badge. He competed against 49 participants from all services army.mil/article/286549…

afpmb's tweet card. MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – A U.S. Army entomologist took third place in the Excellence in Competition (EIC) match at the 64th Annual Inter-servic...

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 17

WHO risk assessment on Oropouche virus: Two distinct lineages are spreading in the Americas, primarily vectored by Culicoides midges, with Culex mosquitoes as potential secondary vectors. Be aware of this expanding threat in endemic regions. cidrap.umn.edu/oropouche-viru…

afpmb's tweet card. WHO Oropouche virus risk assessment details two lineages

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 10

Tick-borne diseases are on the rise beyond Lyme disease. Experts warn of threats like anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and ehrlichiosis, which can affect military personnel. Vigilance in tick prevention & early detection is key to protecting health. thehill.com/homenews/nexst…

afpmb's tweet card. While Lyme disease gets the most attention – and affects the most people – there are other tick-borne bacteria and diseases that have also been found spreading in the U.S.

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 9

The AMCA Research Fund invites new pre-proposals for research on predictive modeling, exposure assessment, and mitigation strategies to evaluate the risks of various mosquito control approaches and provide guidance on minimizing those risks. form.jotform.com/251006502166142

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 5

Alpha-gal Syndrome risk in Mid-Atlantic US tied to habitat fragmentation & tick exposure in open/low-dev areas. Personal protection is crucial. Vital for force health & informs targeted prevention in military ops. #Entomology #AlphaGal journals.plos.org/climate/articl…

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 4

While malaria cases among US service members decreased by 23.1% in 2024 compared to 2023, Plasmodium falciparum, the most dangerous strain, still accounted for over half of these infections. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40305837/

afpmb's tweet card. Malaria infection remains a potential health threat to U.S. service members located in or near endemic areas due to duty assignments, participation in contingency operations, or personal travel. In...

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · Jun 3

Force Health Alert: The tick-borne parasitic disease Babesiosis is now endemic in Maryland. This poses a growing regional threat to personnel. Increased surveillance and mitigation for Ixodes scapularis ticks is critical. wbaltv.com/article/health…

afpmb's tweet card. A disease called babesiosis involves parasites that first appear in rodents, and it's becoming more prevalent in Maryland.

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · May 20

Bugapalooza at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on June 21, 2025, 10 AM-12 PM EDT. Discover bizarre, beneficial, and deadly bugs! Learn about bug-borne illnesses. Free, all ages welcome. Bug costumes encouraged! #Bugapalooza @medicalmuseum @DoD_DHA

afpmb's tweet image. Bugapalooza at the National Museum of Health and Medicine on June 21, 2025, 10 AM-12 PM EDT. Discover bizarre, beneficial, and deadly bugs! Learn about bug-borne illnesses. Free, all ages welcome. Bug costumes encouraged! #Bugapalooza @medicalmuseum @DoD_DHA

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · May 19

It's #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth! Get "Tick Smart": Know the risks, prevent bites by using repellent & checking for ticks after being outdoors. Military community: Utilize the free MilTICK program to test ticks! Stay safe & enjoy the outdoors. jbsa.mil/News/News/Arti…

afpmb's tweet card. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites.

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · May 14

Military entomology: Babesia microti-infected I. scapularis ticks expanding in DE, MD, VA. New babesiosis risk. Increased threat in these areas. #Ticks #Babesiosis #MilitaryHealth academic.oup.com/jme/advance-ar…

afpmb's tweet card. Abstract. The range of Babesia microti (Franca, 1910)-infected ticks is expanding, resulting in locally acquired human babesiosis cases occurring in new ar

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · May 8

Entomologists! GS-11 IPM Entomologist position in Washington, D.C. Apply by 5/20 to manage pest control at the National Zoo & Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. #entomologyjobs #IPM #usajobs usajobs.gov/job/836505900

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Armed Forces Pest Management Board@afpmb · May 6

MilTICK allows military members to submit human-biting ticks for free testing (species, attachment, pathogens). Data helps assess tick-borne disease risks in military communities. Over 3000 ticks tested in 2024, 167 positive for pathogens. army.mil/article/285207…

afpmb's tweet card. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose.

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