PUBLIC HEALTH ENTOMOLOGY

Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Section I: Essentials of Public Health and Entomology
	Chapter 1 History of Medical Entomology and Public Health
		Introduction and Background
		Medical Entomology versus Public Health Entomology
		Historical Aspects of Medical Entomology
			Malaria as an Example of Historic Public Health Entomology
			Malaria in Mississippi
			Regional Differences/Patterns of Outbreaks
			Factors Contributing to Malaria in Mississippi
			Pesticides and Entomologists in the Fight against Malaria in Mississippi
		Inception of the Centers for Disease Control
		Military Medical Entomology
		Early Beginnings of Public Health
		Public Health in General
		The Ten Essential Public Health Services
		Public Health Administration
		Health Laws and Regulations
		Prosecution Issues
		References
	Chapter 2 Pest Control in Modern Public Health
		Role of Pesticides in Public Health
		Pesticide Laws and Registration
			Obtaining Pesticide User Certification and Licenses
			Pesticide Applicator Certifications
			Pest Control Licenses
			Pest Management Consultant Licenses
			Permits
			NPDES Guidelines Impacting Pesticide Applications
		History and Current Status of Pesticides
		Lack of Pesticides: A Cause for Future Concern
		GMO Mosquitoes and Other Emerging Control Technologies
		References
	Chapter 3 Setting Up a Public Health Entomology Program
		Structure, Organization, and Classification Issues
		Clarification of the Public Health Entomologist’s Role
			Private versus Public Pest Problems
			Duties of the Public Health Entomologist
		Providing Entomology Training
			Medical Student and Laboratory Technician Training
			Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist Training
			Role of Public Health Veterinarians in Entomological Training
		References
	Chapter 4 Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance
		Overview of Surveillance Types
			Sentinel Birds
				Advantages of Using Chickens and Other Birds
				Disadvantages of Using Chickens and Other Captive Birds
			Wild Bird Surveillance
				Disadvantages of Wild Bird Surveillance
			Surveillance Using Nonhuman Mammals
			Human Case Surveillance
			Mosquito Surveillance
				Advantages of Mosquito Surveillance
				Disadvantages of Mosquito Surveillance
		Mosquito Surveillance
			Mosquito Surveillance Networks
			Mosquito Egg Surveys
			Larval Surveys
			Adult Surveys
			Landing Counts
			Daytime Resting Stations
			Light Traps
			Oviposition or Gravid Traps
			Preserving Adult Mosquitoes
		Tick Surveillance
			Habitat Mapping and Record Keeping
		References
	Chapter 5 Regulatory, Political, and Legal Challenges
		Helper versus Enforcer
		Pests and Nuisances
		Public Health Emergencies
		Enabling Legislation
		When Politics Interferes with Public Health
			Antivaccination and Antipesticide Fears
			Using Politics to Avoid Enforcement
			Establishing Collaborations with Public Officials
			Legal Aspects of Entomology and Pest Control
			Ways for a Public Health Entomologist to Avoid Lawsuits
			Cases That End Up in Court
			Daubert Rules of Evidence Admissibility
		References
	Chapter 6 Public Health Entomology Preparedness
		Disease Emergence
		Role of Climate Change in Vector-Borne Disease Outbreaks
		Prevention of Human Risks Associated with Travel and Arthropod Contact
		Disaster Vector Control
			Pests Involved
			Pest Control Options
			Role of FEMA after Natural Disasters
			Military Aerial Spraying Capability
			How the Military Spray System Works
			Air Force Response to Hurricane Katrina
			Mississippi Department of Health Katrina Experience
		References
	Chapter 7 Operational Research Opportunities in Public Health Entomology
		Background and Purpose of Research in Public Health Entomology
			Types of Research
		Funding Sources and Examples of State Labs
		Collaborative Research
		References
	Chapter 8 Where to Go for Help
		State or Local Health Departments
		Universities
		Mosquito Abatement Districts
		USDA Systematic Entomology Laboratory
		Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
		World Health Organization
		References
Section II: Some Primary Pests and Conditions of Public Health Importance
	Chapter 9 Mosquitoes
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		IPM and Alternative Control Methods
		References
	Chapter 10 Ticks
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		IPM and Alternative Control Methods
		References
	Chapter 11 Fleas
		Importance and Physical Description
			Biology and Life Cycle
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		IPM and Alternative Control Methods
		References
	Chapter 12 Lice
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		References
	Chapter 13 Sand Flies
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		References
	Chapter 14 Tsetse Flies
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		References
	Chapter 15 Black Flies
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		References
	Chapter 16 Bed Bugs
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		References
	Chapter 17 Kissing Bugs
		Importance and Physical Description
		Distribution
		Impact on Human Health
		Prevention and Control
		References
	Chapter 18 Mites
		Importance and Physical Description
			Chiggers
			Other Biting Mites
			House Dust Mites
		Distribution
			Chiggers
			Other Biting Mites
			House Dust Mites
		Impact on Human Health
			Chiggers
			Other Biting Mites
			House Dust Mites
		Prevention and Control of Mites
		References
	Chapter 19 Pests Involved in Mechanical Disease Transmission
		Background and Medical Significance
			Filth Flies
			Rodents
			Cockroaches
		Prevention, Treatment, and Control
		IPM and Alternative Control Methods
		References
	Chapter 20 Arthropod Bites or Stings
		Introduction and Medical Significance
		Pathogenesis
			Bite Apparatus
			Sting Apparatus
			Direct Damage to Tissue
			Infectious Complications
		Clues to Recognizing Insect Bites or Stings
			Differential Diagnosis
		Conclusions
		References
	Chapter 21 Fly Larvae in Humans (Myiasis)
		Introduction and Medical Significance
			Accidental Myiasis
			Facultative Myiasis
			Obligate Myiasis
		Contributing Factors
			Accidental Myiasis
			Facultative Myiasis
			Obligate Myiasis
			Myiasis in Clinical Practice
			Differential Diagnosis
		Prevention, Treatment, and Control
		References
Index