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Rosmarie Kelly, Public Health Entomologist, Georgia Department of Public Health
February 16-17 and March 15-16,
2012
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The Georgia Department of Public Health (GDPH) is the lead department entrusted with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.
At the state level, GDPH is divided into numerous branches, sections, programs and offices. At the local level, GDPH functions via 18 health districts and 159 county health departments
( http://health.state.ga.us/regional/index.asp
).
Zoonotic diseases are diseases of animals that can be transmitted to humans. Many zoonotic diseases require a vector like a mosquito or tick in order to be transmitted from animals to humans. These diseases are called vector-borne diseases. The Zoonotic Disease Team, which at the
State level consists of an entomologist and an epidemiologist, works with mosquito control agencies to reduce the impact of some vector-borne diseases through proper mosquito control measures. The Zoonotic
Disease Team also partners with various environmental health and nursing groups to provide guidance and education on infestations such as head lice and bed bugs. They coordinate with other agencies to monitor zoonotic diseases in livestock, pets, and wildlife in order to better track and prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases in human populations.
How can the GDPH help the Georgia pest control industry? Anyone who works in the field will eventually pick up a tick or two. Although GDPH cannot test your tick for the bacteria that cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, or southern tick-associated rash illness, we will identify the tick and provide feedback in the form of educational brochures about prevention of tick-borne diseases. Only whole, intact ticks with mouthparts attached can be identified. The tick ID request form can be found at http://health.state.ga.us/pdfs/epi/vbd/tick%20ID%20form.pdf
.
We can also provide support for mosquito-related issues by providing
mosquito surveillance and identification. Surveillance activities are followed up by a report that includes information and suggestions about mosquito control. Contact Rosmarie Kelly at 404-657-2912 or rmkelly@dhr.state.ga.us
for more information.

GDPH also has a comprehensive Bed Bug Handbook that can be found at http://health.state.ga.us/pdfs/epi/zvbd/Bed%20Bug%20Handbook.pdf
You can locate your local Health Department office here – http://health.state.ga.us/regional/index.asp
.