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Seth Gibson
Mosquito and Fly Research
Research Entomologist

Phone: (352) 374-5737
Fax: (352) 374-5850

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Projects
Integrated Pest Management of Mosquitoes and Biting Flies
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 436298
Understanding Multiscale Environmental Predictors of Zoonotic Risk from Satellite Data
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 443433
Improved Vector-Borne Disease Response in South Asia
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444806

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Efficacy of transfluthrin varies by species and placement in a warm temperate Mediterranean environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gamma irradiated female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exhibit greater susceptibility to Mayaro virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aedes aegypti controls Ae. aegypti: SIT and IIT – an overview Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Gibson, S., Linthicum, K. 2024. Aedes aegypti controls Ae. aegypti: SIT and IIT – an overview. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 40(1):32-49. https://doi.org/10.2987/23-7154.
Transfluthrin diffusers do not protect two-person US military tents from mosquitoes in open field and canopy warm-temperate habitats Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bayer, B., Aldridge, R.L., Moreno, B.J., Golden, F.V., Gibson, S., Wahl, J., Linthicum, K. 2024. Transfluthrin diffusers do not protect two-person US military tents from mosquitoes in open field and canopy warm-temperate habitats. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector Borne Diseases. 5:100156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpvbd.2023.100156.
The increasing threat of Rift Valley fever virus globalization: strategic guidance for protection and preparation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gibson, S., Noronha, L., Tubbs, H., Cohnstaedt, L., Wilson, W., Mire, C., Mitzel, D., Anyamba, A., Rostal, M., Linthicum, K. 2023. The increasing threat of Rift Valley fever virus globalization: strategic guidance for protection and preparation. Journal of Medical Entomology. 60(6):1197-1213. https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad113.
Developing the radiation-based sterile insect technique (SIT) for controlling Aedes aegypti: identification of a sterilizing dose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, C., Aldridge, R.L., Gibson, S., Kline, J., Aryaprema, V., Qualls, W.A., Xue, R., Boardman, L., Linthicum, K., Hahn, D.A. 2022. Developing the radiation-based sterile insect technique (SIT) for controlling Aedes aegypti: identification of a sterilizing dose. Pest Management Science. 79(3):1175-1183. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7303.
Co-occurrence probabilities between mosquito vectors of West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis viruses using Markov Random Fields (MRFcov) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sallam, M., Whitehead, S., Barve, N., Bauer, A., Guralnick, R., Allen, J., Tavares, J., Gibson, S., Linthicum, K., Giordano, B.V., Campbell, L. 2023. Co-occurrence probabilities between mosquito vectors of West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis viruses using Markov Random Fields (MRFcov). Parasites & Vectors. 16:10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05530-1.
Rift Valley fever virus: Movement of infected humans threatens global public health and agriculture Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gibson, S., Linthicum, K., Turell, M.J., Anyamba, A. 2022. Rift Valley fever virus: Movement of infected humans threatens global public health and agriculture. CABI Reviews. (2022) 17. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews202217029.
Assessing transfluthrin mortality against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus inside and outside US military tents in a northern Florida environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mcmillan, B.E., Britch, S.C., Golden, F.V., Aldridge, R.L., Moreno, B.J., Bayer, B.E., Linthicum, K. 2021. Assessing transfluthrin mortality against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus inside and outside US military tents in a northern Florida environment. Current Research in Parasitology and Vector Borne Diseases. 2(100067):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpvbd.2021.100067.
Rift Valley fever virus in humans: A threat to global public health and agriculture - (Abstract Only)
Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from riceland mosquitoes in a warm-humid environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Dame, D.A., Meisch, M.A., Kline, D.L., Walker, T.W., Allan, S.A., Urban, J., Aldridge, R.L., Linthicum, K. 2021. Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from riceland mosquitoes in a warm-humid environment. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 37(1):41–45. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6974.1.
The American Mosquito Control Association Research Fund: supporting effective and safe mosquito control through science - (Trade Journal)
Preparing irradiated and marked male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes for release in an operational sterile insect technique program Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moreno, B.J., Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Bayer, B.E., Kline, J., Hahn, D.A., Chen, C., Linthicum, K. 2021. Preparing irradiated and marked male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes for release in an operational sterile insect technique program. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). 169:e62260. https://doi.org/10.3791/62260.
Potential US military applications of transfluthrin: treated materials, emanators, and space sprays - (Abstract Only)
Gamma-irradiation reduces survivorship, feeding behavior, and oviposition of female Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Kline, J., Coburn, J.M., Britch, S.C., Boardman, L., Hahn, D.A., Chen, C., Linthicum, K. 2020. Gamma-irradiation reduces survivorship, feeding behavior, and oviposition of female Aedes aegypti. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(3): 152–160. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6957.1.
Transfluthrin spatial repellent on US Military camouflage netting reduces tabnids in a warm-temperate environmentT Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Kline, D.L., Linthicum, K., Urban, J., Dickstein, E.R., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V. 2020. Transfluthrin spatial repellent on US Military camouflage netting reduces tabnids in a warm-temperate environmentT. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(3):212-215. https://doi.org/10.2987/20-6933.1.
Earth fill increases efficacy and longevity of ¿-cyhalothrin residual insecticide treatment of HESCO® blast wall geotextile - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Cilek, S.C., Lindroth, E.J., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V., Weeston, J.R., Fajardo, J.D., Richardson, A.G., Blersch, J.S., Linthicum, K. 2020. Earth fill increases efficacy and longevity of ¿-cyhalothrin residual insecticide treatment of HESCO® blast wall geotextile. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 67:36-50.
Transfluthrin spatial repellent on US military materials reduces Culex tarsalis incursion in a desert environment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Kline, D.L., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V., Wittie, J., Henke, J., Hung, K., Gutierrez, A., Snelling, M., Lora, C. 2020. Transfluthrin spatial repellent on US military materials reduces Culex tarsalis incursion in a desert environment. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(1):37-42. https://doi.org/10.2987/19-6894.1.
Pesticide misting system enhances residual pesticide treatment of HESCO geotextile Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Golden, F.V., Dao, T.T., Rush, M.J., Holt, K., White, G., Gutierrez, A., Snelling, M. 2020. Pesticide misting system enhances residual pesticide treatment of HESCO geotextile. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(1):43-46. https://doi.org/10.2987/19-6897.1.
Predicting abundances of Aedes mcintoshi, a primary Rift Valley fever virus mosquito vector Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, L.P., Reuman, D.C., Lutomiah, J., Peterson, A.T., Sang, R., Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Anyamba, A. 2019. Predicting abundances of Aedes mcintoshi, a primary Rift Valley fever virus mosquito vector. PLoS One. 14(12):e0226617. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0226617.
Effectiveness of Aquatain AMF and cocobear larvicidal oil against Culex quinquefasciatus larvae and pupae in an organically enhanced aquatic habitat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cilek, J.E., Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Fajardo, J.D., Linthicum, K., Richardson, A.G. 2020. Effectiveness of Aquatain AMF and cocobear larvicidal oil against Culex quinquefasciatus larvae and pupae in an organically enhanced aquatic habitat. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 36(1):47-50. https://doi.org/10.2987/19-6862.1.
Individual-based network model for Rift Valley fever in Kabale District, Uganda Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sekamatte, M., Riad, M.H., Tekleghiorghis, T., Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Richt, J.A., Gonzalez, J.P., Scoglio, C.M. 2019. Individual-based network model for Rift Valley fever in Kabale District, Uganda. PLoS One. 14(3):e0202721. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0202721.
Global disease outbreaks associated with the 2015-2016 El Niño event Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Britch, S.C., Soebiyanto, R.P., Small, J.L., Jepsen, R., Forshey, B.M., Sanchez, J.L., Smith, R.D., Harris, R., Tucker, C.J., Karesh, W.B., Linthicum, K. 2019. Global disease outbreaks associated with the 2015-2016 El Niño event. Nature Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-38034-z.
Residual pesticide on HESCO® blast protection wall in temperate Florida habitat effective against mosquitoes, stable flies, and sand flies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T.W., Rush, M.J., Aubuchon, M.D., Kerce, J.D., Farooq, M., Hanley, A.M., Lloyd, A.M., Platt, R.R., Pomales-Cordero, R.A., Smith, V.L. 2018. Residual pesticide on HESCO® blast protection wall in temperate Florida habitat effective against mosquitoes, stable flies, and sand flies. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 34(3):224-232. https://doi.org/10.2987/18-6754.1.
Visualizing efficacy of pesticides against disease vector mosquitoes in the field Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V., Walker, T.W. 2019. Visualizing efficacy of pesticides against disease vector mosquitoes in the field. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 145:e58440. https://doi.org/10.3791/58440.
Portable battery power and small-reservoir modifications for pesticide misting systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2018. Portable battery power and small-reservoir modifications for pesticide misting systems. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 34(3):240-243. https://doi.org/10.2987/18-6764.1.
Spatial repellents on strips of camouflage netting reduce mosquito collections in a field environment - (Abstract Only)
Helmey, W.L., Kline, D.L., Britch, S.C., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V., Blersch, J.S., Richardson, A.G., Linthicum, K. 2018. Spatial repellents on strips of camouflage netting reduce mosquito collections in a field environment. Meeting Abstract. pg. 1.
Effect of radiation on female Ae. aegypti pupae for SIT - (Abstract Only)
Aldridge, R.L., Kline, J., Coburn, J., Britch, S.C., Boardman, L., Hahn, D., Linthicum, K. 2018. Effect of radiation on female Ae. aegypti pupae for SIT. Meeting Abstract. pg. 1.
Mosquito and Fly Surveillance and Control Research at the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology: Solving Operational Challenges - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Britch, S.C., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L. 2018. Mosquito and Fly Surveillance and Control Research at the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology: Solving Operational Challenges. Meeting Abstract. pg. 1.
Developing Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a tool Mosquito Control Districts can use for integrated Aedes aegypti control - (Abstract Only)
Aldridge, R.L., Boardman, L., Kline, J., Coburn, J., Kline, D.L., Britch, S.C., Hahn, D.A., Linthicum, K. 2018. Developing Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a tool Mosquito Control Districts can use for integrated Aedes aegypti control. Meeting Abstract. pg. 1.
Ultra-low volume application of spinosad (Natular 2EC) larvicide as a residual in a tropical environment against Aedes and Anopheles species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V., Pongsiri, A., Khongtak, P., Ponlawat, A. 2018. Ultra-low volume application of spinosad (Natular 2EC) larvicide as a residual in a tropical environment against Aedes and Anopheles species. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 34(1):58-62. doi:10.2987/17-6692.1.
Ultra-low volume application of spinosad (Natular 2EC) as a residual in a hot-arid environment against Aedes aegypti Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Golden, F.V., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Wittie, J., Gutierrez, A., Snelling, M., Henke, J. 2018. Ultra-low volume application of spinosad (Natular 2EC) as a residual in a hot-arid environment against Aedes aegypti. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 34(1):63-66. doi:10.2987/17-6703.1.
Truck mounted Natular 2EC (spinosad) ULV residual treatment in a simulated urban environment to control Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in North Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Golden, F.V., Britch, S.C., Blersch, J., Linthicum, K. 2018. Truck mounted Natular 2EC (spinosad) ULV residual treatment in a simulated urban environment to control Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in North Florida. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 34(1):53-57. doi:10.2987/17-6697R.1.
Aerial ULV control of Aedes aegypti with naled (Dibrom) inside simulated rural village and urban cryptic habitats Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Breidenbaugh, M.S., Latham, M.D., Connelly, P.H., Rush, M.J., Remmers, J.L., Kerce, J.D., Silcox, C.A., Arimoto, H., Dooling, C., Doud, C., Justice, K., Knapp, J., Nunn, P., Spatola, D., Torres-Alvarado, P., Turnwall, B., Yans, M. 2018. Aerial ULV control of Aedes aegypti with naled (Dibrom) inside simulated rural village and urban cryptic habitats. PLoS One. 13(1):e0191555. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0191555.
Impact of Global Climate on Rift Valley Fever Disease Outbreaks - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Anyamba, A. 2017. Impact of Global Climate on Rift Valley Fever Disease Outbreaks. American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting. agu.confex.com/agu/fm17/meetingapp.cgi/paper/225088.
Vertical distribution of mosquito mortality following aerial application of naled in open and canopied environments - (Abstract Only)
Golden, F.V., Britch, S.C., Aldridge, R.L., Linthicum, K., Breidenbaugh, M.S., Haagsma, K.A., Remmers, J.L., Clark, J.W., Lake, J.L. 2018. Vertical distribution of mosquito mortality following aerial application of naled in open and canopied environments. 84th Annual Meeting of the American Mosquito Control Association. pg.1.
Developing Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a tool Mosquito Control Districts can use for integrated Aedes aegypti control - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Kline, D.L., Hahn, D.A., Boardman, L., Xue, R., Dixon, D., Gale, W., Hoel, D., Morreale, R. 2017. Developing Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a tool Mosquito Control Districts can use for integrated Aedes aegypti control. Meeting Abstract. pg. 1.
Comparison of volatiles and mosquito capture efficacy for three carbohydrate sources in a yeast-fermentation CO2 generator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Allan, S.A., Tsikolia, M., Calix, L.C., Bernier, U.R., Linthicum, K. 2016. Comparison of volatiles and mosquito capture efficacy for three carbohydrate sources in a yeast-fermentation CO2 generator. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 32(4):282-291.
Climate-population analysis of potential mosquito vectors of emerging arbovirus disease threats to the US - (Abstract Only)
Biologically Informed Individual-based Network Model for Rift Valley Fever in the US and Evaluation of Mitigation Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scoglio, C.M., Bosca, C., Riad, M.H., Sahneh, F.D., Britch, S.C., Cohnstaedt, L.W., Linthicum, K. 2016. Biologically Informed Individual-based Network Model for Rift Valley Fever in the US and Evaluation of Mitigation Strategies. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0162759.
Acoustic control of mosquito larvae in artificial drinking water containers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Nyberg, H., Aldridge, R.L., Swan, T., Linthicum, K. 2016. Acoustic control of mosquito larvae in artificial drinking water containers. Journal of the Mosquito Control Association. 32(4):341-344.
USDA Research in Support of Deployed Military Troops - (Abstract Only)
Global Climate Teleconnections to Forecast Increased Risk of Vector-Borne Animal and Human Disease Transmission - (Abstract Only)
Investigations with misting systems, barrier treatments, and space sprays operationalized with a mobile pesticide app - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2016. Investigations with misting systems, barrier treatments, and space sprays operationalized with a mobile pesticide app [abstract]. American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. February 7-11, 2016, Savannah, Georgia. Asbtract No. 140.
Rift valley fever in the US: Commerce networks, climate, and susceptible vector and host populations - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Monaghan, A.J. 2016. Rift valley fever in the US: Commerce networks, climate, and susceptible vector and host populations [abstract]. American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. February 7-11, 2016, Savannah, Georgia. Asbtract No. 6.
Comparison of carbohydrate sources in yeast-fermentation CO2 generators for mosquito surveillance - (Abstract Only)
Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Allan, S.A., Tsikolia, M., Calix, L.C., Linthicum, K. 2016. Comparison of carbohydrate sources in yeast-fermentation CO2 generators for mosquito surveillance [abstract]. American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. February 7-11, 2016, Savannah, Georgia. Abstract No. 11.
Development of a new modular aerial spray system and night application capability for the U.S. Air Force - (Abstract Only)
Breidenbaugh, M., Haagsma, K., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L. 2016. Development of a new modular aerial spray system and night application capability for the U.S. Air Force [abstract]. American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. February 7-11, 2016, Savannah, Georgia. Abstract No. 163.
Field evaluations of residual pesticide applications and misting system on militarily relevant materials against medically important mosquitoes in Thailand - (Abstract Only)
Pongsiri, A., Ponlawat, A., Kijchalao, U., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2016. Field evaluations of residual pesticide applications and misting system on militarily relevant materials against medically important mosquitoes in Thailand. Meeting Abstract [abstract]. American Mosquito Control Association Annual Meeting. February 7-11, 2016, Savannah, Georgia. P-05.
Spatial and temporal distribution of chikungunya activity in the Americas - (Abstract Only)
Impact of climate variability on vector-borne disease transmission - (Abstract Only)
Mapping recent chikungunya activity in the Americas - (Abstract Only)
Development of Air Force aerial spray night operations: High altitude swath characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haagsma, K.A., Breidenbaugh, M.S., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C. 2015. Development of Air Force aerial spray night operations: High altitude swath characterization. Army Medical Department Journal. pg.47-59.
Potential for Psorophora columbiae and Psorophora ciliata mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) to transmit Rift Valley fever virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Turell, M.J., Britch, S.C., Aldridge, R.L., Xue, R., Smith, M.L., Cohnstaedt, L.W., Linthicum, K. 2015. Potential for Psorophora columbiae and Psorophora ciliata mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) to transmit Rift Valley fever virus. Journal of Medical Entomology. 52(6):1111-1116.
Passive baited sequential filth fly trap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Britch, S.C., Snelling, M., Gutierez, A., White, G., Linthicum, K. 2015. Passive baited sequential filth fly trap. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 31(3):278-282. doi: 10.2987/moco-31-03-278-282.1.
Rift Valley fever: a mosquito-borne emerging disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Anyamba, A. 2016. Rift Valley fever: a mosquito-borne emerging disease. Annual Review Of Entomology. 61:395-415. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-ento-010715-023819.
Climate teleconnections, weather extremes, and vector-borne disease outbreaks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Britch, S.C., Small, J.L., Tucker, C.J. 2016. Climate teleconnections, weather extremes, and vector-borne disease outbreaks. Institute of Medicine. pgs. A7-1-A7-18. Available at: doi:10.17226/21792.
Baseline susceptibility to pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides in two old world sand fly species (diptera: psychodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, A.Y., Perez De Leon, A.A., Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Bast, J.D., Debboum, M. 2015. Baseline susceptibility to pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides in two old world sand fly species (diptera: psychodidae). Army Medical Department Journal. p. 3-9.
Aerial ULV application of Dibrom against Aedes aegypti in simulated urban and rural residences - (Abstract Only)
Mosquito and filth fly control in desert and temperate environments with a synergized pesticide mister and barrier treatment - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of Target and Non-target Mortality Rates from Residual Pesticide on HESCO Material - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of relative effects of carbohydrate sources in yeast-fermentation CO2 generators on mosquito surveillance - (Abstract Only)
Extreme Weather Events and Impacts on Vector-borne Diseases and Agriculture - (Abstract Only)
Detection and Response for Rift Valley fever - (Abstract Only)
Using Earth Observation to Forecast Human and Animal Vector-Borne Disease Outbreaks - (Abstract Only)
Mosquitoes and the environment in Nile Delta villages with previous rift valley fever activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zayed, A.B., Britch, S.C., Soliman, M.I., Linthicum, K. 2015. Mosquitoes and the environment in Nile Delta villages with previous rift valley fever activity. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 31(2):139-148.
Global climate anomalies and potential infectious disease risks: 2014-2015 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chretien, J., Anyamba, A., Small, J.L., Britch, S.C., Sanchez, J.L., Halbach, A.C., Tucker, C.J., Linthicum, K. 2015. Global climate anomalies and potential infectious disease risks: 2014-2015. PLoS Current Outbreaks. 7(1):1-16.
Use of Satellite data by the USDA to Forecast Global Vector-borne Human and Animal Diseases - (Abstract Only)
Pest Management Practices for the Military: Novel Field Studies to Develop Methods to Protect Deployed Troops from Mosquito, Filth/Biting Flies, and Sand Fly Vectors - (Abstract Only)
Truck-mounted area-wide application of pyriproxyfen targeting Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in northeast Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A mobile App for military operational entomology pesticide applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Yans, M.W., Hill, D.W., Obenauer, P.J., Hoffman, E.R. 2014. A mobile App for military operational entomology pesticide applications. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 30(3):234-238.
SR450 and Superhawk XP applications of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis de Barjac against Culex quinquefasciatus Say - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Association of temperature and historical dynamics of malaria in the Republic of Korea, including reemergence in 1993 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Killenbeck, B., Lee, W., Lee, H.S., Klein, T.A., Kim, H., Pavlin, J.A., Britch, S.C., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Gaydos, J.C. 2014. Association of Temperature and Historical Dynamics of Malaria in the Republic of Korea, Including Reemergence in 1993. Military Medicine. 179(7):806-814.
Recent weather extremes and impact agricultural production and vector-borne disease patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anyamba, A., Small, J.L., Britch, S.C., Tucker, C.J., Pak, E.W., Reynolds, C.A., Crutchfield, J., Linthicum, K. 2014. Recent weather extremes and impact agricultural production and vector-borne disease patterns. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 9(3):1-9. e92538.
Passive Baited Sequential Fly Trap - (Abstract Only)
High through-put aspirator and bioassay system for the evaluation of residual pesticides applied to nat. and artificial substrates - (Abstract Only)
Potential for mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from Florida to transmit Rift Valley fever virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Turell, M.J., Britch, S.C., Aldridge, R.L., Kline, D.L., Boohene, C., Linthicum, K. 2013. Potential for mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from Florida to transmit Rift Valley fever virus. Journal of Medical Entomology. 50(5):1111-1117. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME13049.
Rift Valley fever risk map model and seroprevalence in selected wild ungulates and camels from Kenya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Binepal, Y.S., Ruder, M.G., Kariithi, H.M., Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J.L., Tucker, C.J., Ateya, L.O., Oriko, A.A., Gacheru, S., Wilson, W.C. 2013. Rift Valley fever risk map model and seroprevalence in selected wild ungulates and camels from Kenya. PLoS One. 8(6):e66626. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0066626.
High Through-put Aspirator and Bioassay System for the Evaluation of Residual Pesticides Applied to Natural and Artificial Substrates - (Abstract Only)
Aerial ULV application of permethrin against adult mosquitoes in an extreme hot-arid zone - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T., Farooq, M., Breidenbaugh, M., Janousek, T.E., Haagsma, K.A., Wittie, J., White, G.S., Gutierrez, A., Snelling, M. 2013. Aerial ULV application of permethrin against adult mosquitoes in an extreme hot-arid zone. Abstract for the American Mosquito Control Association Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ on February 24 - 28, 2013. pg. 29.
Sand fly control in Kenya with residual pesticide application on HESCO barriers - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T., Farooq, M., Logan, T.M., Bast, J.D., Wanja, E., Opondo, V., N'Gonga, D., Chepchieng, C.K. 2013. Sand fly control in Kenya with residual pesticide application on HESCO barriers. Abstract for the American Mosquito Control Association Meeting in Atlantic City, NJ on February 24 - 28, 2013. pg.35.
Potential for mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from Florida to transmit rift valley fever virus - (Abstract Only)
Turell, M.J., Britch, S.C., Aldridge, R.L., Linthicum, K. 2013. Potential for mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from Florida to transmit rift valley fever virus. Meeting Abstract. Pg.11.
High throughput mosquito and fly bioassay system for natural and artificial substrates treated with residual insecticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Wynn, W.W., Britch, S.C., Allan, S.A., Walker, T.W., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Linthicum, K. 2013. High throughput mosquito and fly bioassay system for natural and artificial substrates treated with residual insecticides. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 29(1):84-87. doi: 10.2987/12-6307R.1.
Remote Sensing Contributions to Prediction and Risk Assessment of Natural Diasters Caused by Large Scale Rift Valley fever Outbreaks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evaluation of Aerosol Pesticide Application Against Old World Phlebotomine Sand Fly Vectors of Leishmania in Kenya - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T., Farooq, M., Logan, T., Bast, J., Opondo, V., N'Gonga, D., Chepchieng, C. 2012. Evaluation of Aerosol Pesticide Application Against Old World Phlebotomine Sand Fly Vectors of Leishmania in Kenya. Meeting Abstract. pg. 46.
Ground ULV and thermal fog applications against Phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania in a hot arid environment in western Kenya - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Clark, J.W., Bast, J.L., Gordon, S.W., Logan, T.M., Chepchieng, C., Ngere, F., Opondo, V., Ng'Onga, D., Ooko, F. 2012. Ground ULV and thermal fog applications against Phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania in a hot arid environment in western Kenya. Meeting Abstract. p.28.
Aerial ULV application of permethrin against adult mosquitoes over open field and medium density canopy habitat in a hot-temperate zone - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Parker, C.T., Breidenbaugh, M.S., Kerce, J. 2012. Aerial ULV application of permethrin against adult mosquitoes over open field and medium density canopy habitat in a hot-temperate zone. Meeting Abstract. p.39.
Novel insecticidal barriers and aerosol applications to protect communities from disease vectors - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M. 2012. Novel insecticidal barriers and aerosol applications to protect communities from disease vectors. Meeting Abstract. p.12-13.
Eco-climatic Conditions Associated with Rift Valley fever Activity in Southern Africa in 2008-2011 - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Small, J., Linthicum, K., Tucker, C., Pak, E., Britch, S.C., De La Rocque, S., Formenty, P.B. 2012. Eco-climatic Conditions Associated with Rift Valley fever Activity in Southern Africa in 2008-2011. Meeting Abstract. p.90.
Aspirator Gun for High-Throughput Mosquito Bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aldridge, R.L., Wynn, W.W., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2012. Aspirator Gun for High-Throughput Mosquito Bioassays. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 28(1):65-68.
Climate teleconnections and recent patterns of human and animal disease outbreaks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anyamba, A., Linthicum, K., Small, J., Collins, K., Tucker, C.J., Pak, E.P., Britch, S.C., Eastman, J.R., Pinzon, J.E., Russell, K. 2012. Climate teleconnections and recent patterns of human and animal disease outbreaks. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 6(1):1-14.
Evaluation of ultra low volume and thermal fog pesticide applications against Old World Phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania in Kenya - (Abstract Only)
Bast, J.D., Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Logan, T.M., Opondo, V.O., N'Gonga, D., Chepchieng, C.K. 2011. Evaluation of ultra low volume and thermal fog pesticide applications against Old World Phlebotomine sand fly vectors of Leishmania in Kenya. Meeting Abstract. 85(6): 244.
Evaluation of ULV applications against Old World sand fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) species in equatorial Kenya - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Gordon, S.W., Clark, J.W., Ngere, F., N'Gonga, D., Chepchieng, C. 2011. Evaluation of ULV applications against Old World sand fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) species in equatorial Kenya. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(6):1145-1159.
Longevity and efficacy of bifenthrin treatment on desert-pattern U.S. military camouflage netting against mosquitoes in a hot-arid environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Wynn, W.W., Aldridge, R.L., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Dunford, J.C., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Lothrop, B.B., Snelling, M., Gutierrez, A., Wittie, J., White, G. 2011. Longevity and efficacy of bifenthrin treatment on desert-pattern U.S. military camouflage netting against mosquitoes in a hot-arid environment. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 27(3):272-279.
Evaluation of ULV applications against Old World sand fly species in equatorial Kenya - (Abstract Only)
Rift Valley fever Entomology, Ecology, and Outbreak Risk Factors - (Proceedings)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Pak, E., Tucker, C.J., Witt, C., Chretien, J., Britch, S.C. 2010. Rift Valley fever Entomology, Ecology, and Outbreak Risk Factors. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings. p. 709-710.
Joining Together for a Common Cause – Interagency Collaboration to Fight disease - (Abstract Only)
Prediction, Assessment of the Rift Valley fever Activity in East and Southern Africa 2006 - 2008 and Possible Vector Control Strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anyamba, A., Linthicum, K., Small, J., Britch, S.C., Pak, E., De La Rocque, S., Formenty, P., Hightower, A.W., Breiman, R., Chretien, J., Tucker, C.J., Schnabel, D., Sang, R., Haagsma, K., Latham, M., Lewandowski, H.B., Osman Magdi, S., Mohamed, M., Nguku, P.M., Reynes, J., Swanepoel, R. 2010. Prediction, Assessment of the Rift Valley fever Activity in East and Southern Africa 2006 - 2008 and Possible Vector Control Strategies. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 83(2):43-51.
Control of Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Future Directions - (Abstract Only)
Residual mosquito barrier treatments on U.S. military camouflage netting in a southern California desert environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Wynn, W.W., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Lothrop, B.B., Snelling, M., Gutierrez, A., Lothrop, H.D. 2010. Residual mosquito barrier treatments on U.S. military camouflage netting in a southern California desert environment. Military Medicine. 175(8):599-606.
Prediction, Assessment of the Rift Valley fever Activity in East and Southern Africa 2006 - 2008 and Possible Vector Control Strategies - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Linthicum, K., Small, J., Britch, S.C., Pak, E., De La Rocque, S., Formenty, P., Hightower, A., Breiman, R., Chretien, J., Tucker, C., Schnabel, D., Sang, R., Haagsma, K., Latham, M., Lewandowski, H., Swanepoel, R. 2010. Prediction, Assessment of the Rift Valley fever Activity in East and Southern Africa 2006 - 2008 and Possible Vector Control Strategies. Presentation at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Mosquito Control Association in Lexington, Kentucky on March 28 - April 1, 2010; pg. 28.
Evaluation of ULV and Thermal Fog Mosquito Control Applications in Temperate and Desert Environments - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Wynn, W.W., Walker, T., Farooq, M., Smith, V., Robinson, C., Lothrop, B., Snelling, M., Gutierrez, A., Lothrop, H., Wittie, J. 2010. Evaluation of ULV and Thermal Fog Mosquito Control Applications in Temperate and Desert Environments. Presentation at the 76th Annual Meeting of the American Mosquito Control Association in Lexington, Kentucky on March 28 - April 1, 2010; pg. 33.
The Role of Global Climate Patterns in the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Vector-Borne Disease - (Book / Chapter)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Britch, S.C. 2010. The Role of Global Climate Patterns in the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Vector-Borne Disease. In: Atkinson, P.W., editor. Vector Biology, Ecology and Control. New York, NY: Springer. p. 3-13.
Prediction, Assessment of the Rift Valley Fever Activity in East and Southern Africa 2006 - 2008 and Possible Vector Control Strategies - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Linthicum, K., Small, J., Pak, E., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Britch, S.C., Breiman, R., Hightower, A., De La Rocque, S., Formenty, P., Haagsma, K., Latham, M., Lewandowski, H.B., Sang, R., Schnabel, D., Richardson, J. 2009. Prediction, Assessment of the Rift Valley Fever Activity in East and Southern Africa 2006 - 2008 and Possible Vector Control Strategies [abstract]. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 81(5):186.
Insecticide Treated Camouflage Sceening Reduces Sand Fly Numbers in Leishmania-Endemic Regions in Kenya - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Wynn, W.W., Clark, J.W., Ng'Nonga, D., Ngere, F., Kibet, C., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Robinson, C.A., Smith, V.L., Dunford, J.C., Anyamba, A. 2009. Insecticide Treated Camouflage Sceening Reduces Sand Fly Numbers in Leishmania-Endemic Regions in Kenya [abstract]. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 81(5):165.
Rift Valley Fever Overview and Recent Developments at USDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Gay, C.G., Britch, S.C., Chretien, J., Witt, C., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Bennett, K.E., Wilson, W.C., Turell, M.J. 2009. Rift Valley Fever Overview and Recent Developments at USDA. United States Animal Health Association Proceedings. 112:256-265.
Evaluation of ULV and thermal fog mosquito control applications in temperate and desert environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Wynn, W.W., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Lothrop, B.B., Snelling, M., Gutierrez, A., Lothrop, H.D., Kerce, J.D., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Wei Pridgeon, Y. 2010. Evaluation of ULV and thermal fog mosquito control applications in temperate and desert environments. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 26(2):183-197.
Mapping the Risk of Rift Valley fever re-emergence in Southern Africa using remote sensing data - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Linthicum, K., Small, J., Swanepoel, R., Britch, S.C., Pak, E., Formenty, P., De La Rocque, S. 2009. Mapping the Risk of Rift Valley fever re-emergence in Southern Africa using remote sensing data. Presented at the 2009 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Cape Town, and Africa.
Efficacy of Barrier Treatments on Natural Populations of Mosquitoes in Desert Habitats of California - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Walker, T.W., Lothrop, B.B., Snelling, M., Gutierrez, A., Farooq, M., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Lothrop, H.D., Wynn, W.W., Dunford, J. 2009. Efficacy of Barrier Treatments on Natural Populations of Mosquitoes in Desert Habitats of California. Presented at the American Mosquito Control Association 2009 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA on April 5-9, 2009.
Evaluation of barrier treatments on native vegetation in a southern California desert habitat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Wynn, W.W., Walker, T.W., Farooq, M., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Lothrop, B.B., Snelling, M., Gutierrez, A., Lothrop, H.D. 2009. Evaluation of barrier treatments on native vegetation in a southern California desert habitat. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25(2):184-193.
Reducing Sand Fly Numbers in Leishmania Endemic Regions in Kenya with Insecticide Treated Camouflage Screening - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Clark, J., N'Nonga, D., Ngere, F., Kibet, C., Anyamba, A., Wynn, W.W., Farooq, M., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A., Dunford, J.C., Walker, T. 2009. Reducing Sand Fly Numbers in Leishmania Endemic Regions in Kenya with Insecticide Treated Camouflage Screening. American Mosquito Control Association 2009 75th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA; pgs. 29-30.
Climate Change and Evolution of Vector Associated Pathogens: Potential to Increase or Decrease Duration and Intensity of Epidemics - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Pak, E., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J. 2008. Climate Change and Evolution of Vector Associated Pathogens: Potential to Increase or Decrease Duration and Intensity of Epidemics. Presented at the Climate Changes and Changes in Epidemiology Meeting in Anncey/Les Pensieres, France on November 24-26, 2008.
Prediction of a Rift Valley fever Outbreak - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Formenty, P., Richardson, J.H., Britch, S.C., Schnabel, D.C., Erickson, R.L., Linthicum, K. 2009. Prediction of a Rift Valley fever Outbreak. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 106(3):955-959.
Forecast and Validation of the Rift Valley fever outbreak in East Africa: 2006-2007 - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Formenty, P., Richardson, J.H., Pak, E., Britch, S.C., Schnabel, D.C., Erickson, R.L., Hightower, A., Breiman, R., Linthicum, K. 2008. Forecast and Validation of the Rift Valley fever outbreak in East Africa: 2006-2007. Meeting Abstract.
Forecast and Outbreak of Rift valley fever in Sudan, 2007 - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Formenty, P., Richardson, J.H., Earhart, K., Pak, E., Britch, S.C., Schnabel, D.C., Erickson, R.L., Linthicum, K. 2008. Forecast and Outbreak of Rift valley fever in Sudan, 2007. Meeting Abstract.
Operationalizing climate-based epidemic prediction models: Rift Valley fever prediction system experience - (Abstract Only)
Chretien, J., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2008. Operationalizing climate-based epidemic prediction models: Rift Valley fever prediction system experience. Meeting Abstract.
Satellite vegetation index data as a tool to forecast population dynamics of medically important mosquitoes at military installations in the Continental United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Tucker, C.J., Pak, E., Maloney, Jr., F.A., Cobb, K., Stanwix, E., Humphries, J., Spring, A., Pagac, B., Miller, M. 2008. Satellite vegetation index data as a tool to forecast population dynamics of medically important mosquitoes at military installations in the Continental United States. Military Medicine. 173(7):677-683.
Climate Change: Potential Affect on Pesticide Application for Vector Control - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Britch, S.C., Tucker, C.J., Small, J., Pak, E. 2008. Climate Change: Potential Affect on Pesticide Application for Vector Control. Meeting Abstract. pg. 23
Potential for Rift Valley to be Introduced into North America - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Britch, S.C., Pak, E. 2008. Potential for Rift Valley to be Introduced into North America. Meeting Abstract.
Using satellite climate measurements to understand dynamics of mosquito populations in the US - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2008. Using satellite climate measurements to understand dynamics of mosquito populations in the US. Meeting Abstract.
The Role of Global Climate Patterns in the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Vector-Borne Disease: Implications for California in 2008 - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Pak, E., Tucker, C.J., Britch, S.C. 2008. The Role of Global Climate Patterns in the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Vector-Borne Disease: Implications for California in 2008. Presented at the 76th Annual Conference of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California in Palm Springs, CA on January 13-16, 2008.
Ecology of Disease: The Intersection of Human and Animal Health - (Book / Chapter)
Linthicum, K., Britch, S.C., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Sithiprasasna, R. 2008. Ecology of Disease: The Intersection of Human and Animal Health. IOM Forum.
Chikungunya on an island off the coast of Kenya: Impact on the health of the global community and potential development of an early warning system for U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Brieman, R., Hightower, A., Njenga, M., Sang, R., Formenty, P., Britch, S.C. 2007. Chikungunya on an island off the coast of Kenya: Impact on the health of the global community and potential development of an early warning system for U.S. Florida Mosquito Control Association's 79th Annual Meeting in Jacksonville, FL on November 11-14, 2007.
Long-term surveillance data and patterns of invasion by Aedes albopictus in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Tucker, C.J., Pak, E., Mosq. Surveillance, T., Mosq. Surveillance, T., Mosq. Surveillance, T., Mosq. Surveillance, T. 2008. Long-term surveillance data and patterns of invasion by Aedes albopictus in Florida. American Mosquito Control Association. 24(1):115-120.
Global Climate Patterns to Model the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Vector-Borne Diseases - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Britch, S.C. 2007. Global Climate Patterns to Model the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Vector-Borne Diseases. Proc. of the Advances in Infectious Diseases Moedlling in Annecy, Les Pensieres, France on December 10-12, 2007, pgs 7-8
Forecasting RVF Outbreaks-FineTuning a Model - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Breiman, R., Hightower, A., Njenga, M., Sang, R., Formenty, P., Richardson, J., Britch, S.C. 2007. Forecasting RVF Outbreaks-FineTuning a Model. Proc. of the ASTMH 56th Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, November 4-8, 2007, pg. 193.
Predicting the Next Outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Chretien, J., Britch, S.C. 2007. Predicting the Next Outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF). Presented at the 111th Annual Meeting of the United States Animal Health Association and 50th Annual Conference American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians in Reno, Nevada on October 18-24, 2007.
Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Britch, S.C., Clark, G.G., Cooperband, M.F., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L., Pereira, R.M., Wei Pridgeon, Y., Quinn, B.P., Reinert, J.F., Welch, C.H., Zhao, L. 2007. Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program. California Mosquito and Vector Control Association Proceedings. 75:131-133.
GIS Early-Warning System for Vectors of Rift Valley Fever: Anomaly Analysis of Climate-Population Associations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2007. Gis early-warning system for vectors of rift valley fever: anomaly analysis of climate-population associations. California Mosquito and Vector Control Association Proceedings.
Understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of potential mosquito vectors of Rift Valley fever in the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2007. Understanding the spatial and temporal distribution of potential mosquito vectors of Rift Valley fever in the U.S.. American Society of Tropical Medicine Hygiene 2007 Conference in Philadelphia, PA on November 4-8, 2007; pgs. 74-75.
Forecasting the Temporal and Spatial Distribution of a Rift Valley fever Outbreak in East Africa: 2006-2007 - (Abstract Only)
Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Tucker, C., Formenty, P., Richardson, J., Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2007. Forecasting the Temporal and Spatial Distribution of a Rift Valley fever Outbreak in East Africa: 2006-2007. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2007 Conference in Philadelphia, PA on November 4-8, 2007, pgs. 282-283.
The value of long-term mosquito surveillance data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2008. The value of long-term mosquito surveillance data. Technical Bulletin of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. 8:2-9.
A Rift Valley fever risk surveillance system for Africa using remotely sensed data: Potential for use on other continents - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Britch, S.C., Chretien, J., Erickson, R.L., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Bennett, K.E., Mayer, R.T., Schmidtmann, E.T., Andreadis, T.G., Anderson, J.F., Wilson, W.C., Freier, J., James, A., Miller, R., Drolet, B.S., Miller, S., Tedrow, C., Bailey, C., Strickman, D.A., Barnard, D.R., Clark, G.G., Zou, L. 2007. A Rift Valley fever Risk Surveillance System for Africa Using Remotely Sensed Data: Potential for use on Other Continents. Veterinaria Italiana 43(3): 663-674.
The Role of Global Climate Patterns on the Spatial and Temporal distribution of Vector-Borne Disease - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Britch, S.C. 2007. The Role of Global Climate Patterns on the Spatial and Temporal distribution of Vector-Borne Disease. Symposium on Vector Biology, Ecology and Control on May 29 - June 1, 2007 in Riverside, CA.
Developing a research agenda and a comprehensive national prevention and response plan for Rift Valley fever in the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2007. Developing a research agenda and a comprehensive national prevention and response plan for Rift Valley fever in the U.S. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 13(8):
Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Allan, S.A., Barnard, D.R., Becnel, J.J., Bernier, U.R., Britch, S.C., Clark, G.G., Cooperband, M.F., Geden, C.J., Hogsette, Jr, J.A., Kline, D.L., Pereira, R.M., Pridgeon, Y.W., Quinn, B.P., Reinert, J.F., Welch, C.H., Zhao, L. 2007. Mosquito and Fly Control Research by the USDA-ARS Center for Medical, Agriculture and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) in the Deployed War-Fighter Protection (DWFP) Program. Presented 75th Annual Conference Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California; February 4-7, 2009.
An automated GIS/remotely sensed early warning system to detect elevated populations of vectors of Rift Valley fever, a mosquito-borne emerging virus threat - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. An automated GIS/remotely sensed early warning system to detect elevated populations of vectors of Rift Valley fever, a mosquito-borne emerging virus threat. Amer. Soc. of Tropical Med. and Hygiene Proc.
USDA-ARS-CMAVE Pesticide Research for the DoD: A Needs-Based Program for Vector Control - (Abstract Only)
A Rift Valley Fever Risk Surveillance System in Africa Using Remotely Sensed Data in a GIS: Potential for Use on Other Continents - (Abstract Only)
Linthicum, K., Anyamba, A., Chretien, J., Erickson, R.L., Small, J., Tucker, C.J., Britch, S.C., Bennett, K.E., Mayer, R.T., Schmidtmann, E.T., Andreadis, T.G., Anderson, J.F., Wilson, W.C., Freier, J., James, A., Miller, R., Drolet, B.S., Miller, S., Tedrow, C., Strickman, D.A., Barnard, D.R., Clark, G.G., Zou, L. 2006. A rift valley fever risk surveillance system in africa using remotely sensed data in a gis: potential for use on other continents. International Conference on Use of GIS in Veterinary Activities in Silvi Marina, Abruzzo, Italy on October 8-11, 2006.
A REVIEW OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF RIFT VALLEY FEVER VIRUS, A POTENTIAL EMERGING THREAT TO LIVESTOCK, WILDLIFE, AND HUMANS IN THE U.S., AND A GIS EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR RVF VECTORS - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. A review of issues and concerns of rift valley fever virus, a potential emerging threat to livestock, wildlife, and humans in the u.s., and a gis early warning system for rvf vectors. Proc. of the US Animal Health Association and American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, October 12-18, 2006.
PREPARING FOR RIFT VALLEY FEVER IN THE U.S.: IMPLEMENTING GIS AND REMOTE SENSING TO DETECT ELEVATED POPULATIONS OF MOSQUITO VECTORS - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. Preparing for rift valley fever in the u.s.: implementing gis and remote sensing to detect elevated populations of mosquito vectors. Proc. of the North West Mosquito Vector Control Association, Newport, OR, October 4-6, 2006.
RIFT VALLEY FEVER: PREPARING FOR POTENTIAL NEW MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN THE U.S. WITH A VECTOR SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. Rift valley fever: preparing for potential new mosquito-borne diseases in the u.s. with a vector surveillance system. Society for Vector Ecology Bulletin.
RIFT VALLEY FEVER VIRUS: AN EMERGING THREAT TO WILDLIFE, LIVESTOCK, AND HUMANS IN THE U.S. - A REVIEW OF ISSUES AND CONCERNS, AND A GIS EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR RVF VECTORS - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. Rift valley fever virus: an emerging threat to wildlife, livestock, and humans in the u.s. - a review of issues and concerns, and a gis early warning system for rvf vectors. Wildlife Disease Association and American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians 2006 Conference, Storrs, CT, August 6-10, 2006.
CURRENT ISSUES AND CONCERNS REGARDING RIFT VALLEY FEVER, AN EMERGING VIRUS THREAT - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. Current issues and concerns regarding rift valley fever, an emerging virus threat. National Cattlemen's Beef Association Summer Convention, Reno, NV, July 11-13, 2006.
PREPARING FOR RIFT VALLEY FEVER IN THE U.S.: IMPLEMENTING GIS AND REMOTE SENSING TO UNDERSTAND POPULATION DYNAMICS OF MOSQUITO VECTORS - (Abstract Only)
A GIS EARLY WARNING SYSTEM TO DETECT ELEVATED POPULATIONS OF VECTORS OF RIFT VALLEY FEVER AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM FLORIDA'S MOSQUITO CONTROL COMMUNITY - (Abstract Only)
Britch, S.C., Linthicum, K. 2006. A gis early warning system to detect elevated populations of vectors of rift valley fever and the contributions from florida's mosquito control community. Proc. of the Florida Mosquito Control Association; St. Petersburg Beach, FL; May 17-18, 2006.
GENETICS: RELATION OF LOCAL POPULATIONS TO THE WHOLE "SPECIES" - IMPLICATIONS FOR HOST RANGE TESTS - (Proceedings)
Hopper, K.R., Farias, A.M., Woolley, J.B., Heraty, J.M., Britch, S.C. 2005. Genetics: relation of local populations to the whole "species" - implications for host range tests. Second International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. p 665-671.
RISKS OF INTERBREEDING BETWEEN SPECIES USED IN BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AND NATIVE SPECIES AND METHODS FOR EVALUATING ITS OCCURRENCE AND IMPACT - (Book / Chapter)
Hopper, K.R., Britch, S.C., Wajnberg, E. 2006. Risks of interbreeding between species used in biological control and native species and methods for evaluating its occurrence and impact. Pp. 78-97 D. Babendreier, F. Bigler and U. Kuhlmann, eds. Environmental Impact of Invertebrates for Biological Control of Arthropods: Methods and Risk Assessment. CABI Biosciences, London.
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