Entomology and Plant Pathology

Research Specialties

Mosquitoes

Links

• Dr. Gerhardt and his crew tackle the mysteries of mosquito-borne illnesses in the Tennessee Land, Life & Science article, "Taking the Bite out of Summer" (Vol. 1/No.2/2003).

• Extension West Nile Virus information

• Everything you wanted to know about West Nile Virus:

  National Pest Alert: West Nile Virus in North America
  West Nile Map
  http://entomology.ent.uga.edu and http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/wnvirus/wnfacts.htm
  West Nile Virus Websites
  UT Department of Animal Science West Nile Virus Site
  Tennessee Health Department West Nile Virus Site
  Center for Disease Control West Nile Virus Site
  

• Department of Health Recommendations for Mosquito Control Programs in Tennessee.
  
  
• Tennessee DOT Media Release: LA CROSSE IS LEADING CAUSE OF ILLNESS FROM MOSQUITO BITES - PREVENTION IS BEST DEFENSE
  
  
• Download Chattanooga News Video on La Crosse Encephalitis in Real Player.
  
  
  
• State of Tennessee Department of Health Media Release: Tennessee Prepares for West Nile Virus Season