In the struggle against vector-borne diseases, it is critical that we
bridge the gap among vector control workers on the ground
(practitioners), public health planners and administrators, and
(academic) medical entomologists. This second edition of Public Health
Entomology is designed to fit certificate courses in public health
entomology offered by universities and U.S. Centers of Excellence. It
comprehensively examines vector-borne disease prevention, surveillance,
and control from a governmental and public health perspective with
worldwide application.
Divided into two sections, the book begins with a historical account of
the early beginnings of pest control and public health. Next, it
outlines the concepts, design, and implementation of a sound public
health entomology program, including issues associated with pesticide
use, FEMA and other disaster response entities, and an adverse,
chemophobic public. The second section provides an overview of some of
the most common public health pests that are found globally. Copious
photos and line drawings accentuate the text, along with text boxes and
sidebars. The new edition addresses "IPM and Alternative Control
Methods" in each section, expands the Lyme disease section, and includes
other new and emerging tick-borne diseases (TBD). It provides enhanced
discussion of working with local political figures and jurisdictions, as
well as partnerships with academia, and is generally more worldwide in
scope.
Author Jerome Goddard designed and implemented the vector control
program along the Mississippi Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina. His
ability to communicate his knowledge and experience to public health
students, professionals, and the general public make this book an
essential resource for preventing disease from these vector-borne
threats.
