Ticks and Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore of Virginia

Northampton Virginia Cooperative Extension invites you to a free educational coffee hour focused on tick ecology and public health—tailored to the Eastern Shore’s unique natural resource context.

 Friday, January 23

 9:00–10:00 AM
 Eastville Community Center, 17202 Courthouse Road, Eastville, VA

Topic: Ticks and Their Diseases on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
This session will cover:

• Identification of tick species prevalent in the Eastern Shore region
• Overview of tick-borne pathogens and their effects on human and animal health
• Evidence-based strategies for bite prevention and outdoor safety

Featured Speaker:

• Ellen Stromdahl, entomologist and former lead of the Department of Defense Human Tick Test Kit Program (“MilTICK”), one of the nation’s largest and longest-running tick surveillance efforts. Her work has advanced molecular detection of emerging pathogens and tracked tick range expansion across the U.S.

This session is relevant for professionals in agriculture, natural resources, public health, and anyone working or recreating in tick-prone environments. Participants will leave with practical tools and scientific insights to reduce risk and improve preparedness.

 Coffee and conversation included. Questions? Contact Hélène Doughty at [email protected] or call/text 757-999-0780