Welcome to the Public Tick IPM Working Group!
The goal of the Public Tick IPM Working Group is to organize and expand the network working to reduce the risk of exposure to infected ticks by collaborating on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and ITM related activities, exchanging knowledge and sharing resources effectively.
There are a total of seventeen tick-borne diseases within the US, with eleven diseases known to infect humans (http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/). The most common of these is Lyme disease, of which CDC estimates there are 30,000 diagnosed cases each year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019). Ticks and the pathogens they carry are an emerging issue in the North Central Region. The Working Group welcomes both government and nongovernment members and works to complement the efforts of the existing federal group. Funding for the Working Group is provided by the USDA North Central IPM Center.
Here you will find information on our activities, past conference call meeting minutes and links to related resources. Find out more about our Working Group and how to get involved.
This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Crop Protection and Pest Management Program through the North Central IPM Center (2018-70006-28883).
