Assoc. Prof. @ Penn_state (but views are my own) || Vet Entomology || Parasites of #wildlife, #horses, #livestock || Disease Ecology || One Healthhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mrrrju472s27With vector-borne diseases receiving increased national media attention, accurate & effective science communication is more important than ever. August 26 at 1:00 p.m. is the first webinar in our series addressing misinformation & disinformation: Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/vectored-academy-understanding-false-information29 Jul 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrrrju472s27https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mqtx3ssedk22🦟 Join us on July 21 at 1 PM ET for our Vector Bite Risk Reduction and Field Safety webinar! Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to prevent vector bites, promote safe field practices, and communicate protective measures effectively across diverse audiences.17 Jul 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtx3ssedk22https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mq6bfvdcpc2aMeet Lion 🐴 — my yearling colt and unofficial research assistant. As a med/vet entomologist working on ticks, flies, and other pests affecting animals and people, I am very concerned about a proposed Office of Management and Budget rule that could be catastrophic for U.S. science.08 Jul 2026 23:26 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq6bfvdcpc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mmprio3f6s2zLess than a day left to register for this Webinar! 🦠 Biting Pests: The History of Lyme Disease 📅 Date: May 26, 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00pm EDT 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/eTu7zAHf26 May 2026 00:49 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmprio3f6s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mhxgzrwvy22vLast few days to register! Don’t miss this upcoming webinar about vector-borne disease epidemiology! Hope to see you there. 🔗 Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/vector-borne-disease-epidemiology-for-educators [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxgzrwvy22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mhpysaxcm22v🦠 Biting Pests: The History of Lyme Disease In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Penn State Extension and VectorED Network are hosting a webinar that takes a step back to explore how our understanding of Lyme disease has evolved—and why that history still matters today.23 Mar 2026 11:53 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhpysaxcm22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3mhnyac6pts2q🦠 Vector-Borne Disease Epidemiology for Educators Join Penn State Extension and VectorED Network for a professional development webinar designed to strengthen your understanding of vector-borne diseases and how to communicate risk effectively.22 Mar 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhnyac6pts2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lvntbgkbdc27Every year, tick-borne diseases spread further, threatening families nationwide. With critical funding for research & prevention at risk, we need leaders to act NOW. Urge Congress to Reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act - our health depends on it! Demand action: bit.ly/4l1Ntsk05 Aug 2025 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvntbgkbdc27https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3luodkx3tdc2vI recently shared insights on the growing challenge of tick-borne diseases in our state with Penn State's Institute of Energy and the Environment. From Lyme disease to emerging threats, understanding prevention is key to keeping our communities safe. https://iee.psu.edu/news/blog/understanding-and-preventing-tick-borne-disease-pennsylvania24 Jul 2025 01:02 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3luodkx3tdc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3ltuj25tdrs2o📢Workshop Announcement📢 We have exciting news! The VectorED Network and PSU Extension are hosting a hands-on ectoparasite workshop at the ESA August meeting in Baltimore, MD on August 10th. 🦟🔬 Learn more and register now! https://entsoc.org/events/ecoparasite-workshop13 Jul 2025 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltuj25tdrs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lsgscxqvqc26So excited to see one of my articles out in the wild (@ Abington Equine Hospital)! Lots of good information on fly management in this issue.25 Jun 2025 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsgscxqvqc26https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lq645heyus24Want to understand Lyme disease and host-parasite interactions better? We learned more about how white-footed mice (key Lyme disease reservoirs) respond to ticks. The results might surprise you! #PublicHealth #TickBorne #Research Listen to the podcast 👉: spti.fi/mORwnw1 https://spti.fi/mORwnw127 May 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq645heyus24https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lpttbazw7k2zWant more information on how to prevent tick bites? Want to watch a video? Or read a fact sheet? Want horse-specific information? Or something about dogs? You can find it all in the new Vector Education, Communication, and Training Online Resource (VECTOR) Library!23 May 2025 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpttbazw7k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lppr6gslsc2bThe 2025 field season is off to a great start! Our VectorED TEC interns are learning deer handling, out in the field mouse trapping, and conducting tick surveillance. They are also learning some vet skills, including skin biopsies and sutures and blood draws. A lot to get through in just two weeks!21 May 2025 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lppr6gslsc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lmnpbojucs2qWrapped up year 3 collaborating with BFREE in Belize looking at tick diversity. Another amazing trip and 🤞 for upcoming proposals so we can continue! www.bfreebz.org12 Apr 2025 23:38 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmnpbojucs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lmdv6tqr622zAnother amazing day in Belize. Anyone want to guess the animal these ticks are on?09 Apr 2025 01:57 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmdv6tqr622zhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lmdv52zo5s2zAnother amazing trip to Belize. Can anyone guess what animal these ticks are on?09 Apr 2025 01:56 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmdv52zo5s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lm7ynsyges2sFirst morning back in the jungle @ Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education - Full day of tick dragging and grant planning ahead!07 Apr 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm7ynsyges2shttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3llmuk3574k2aResponse requested!! I'm asking those of you that have homes, farms, or manage property (public or private) to answer one question regarding Tick Control Tubes! https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_86wXPRTs2e1Dvuu30 Mar 2025 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3llmuk3574k2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lkgfxdw44c27From Bites to Insights workshop has started! Gearing up for a full day for vector and ectoparasite education and training. A VectorED Network and Penn State Extension collaboration with the MUVE section and Eastern Branch of Entomological Society of America15 Mar 2025 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkgfxdw44c27https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lkcceedtpk2zTick Summit 14 in the books! Great job Gabby & Mia putting together your posters! Thanks to the organizers at the MD Department of Health and others for yet another awesome event and networking opportunity.13 Mar 2025 23:57 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkcceedtpk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lii2ufsltc24Come work with me! Public Health Entomologist (assistant/associate level) https://ento.psu.edu/news/open-position-assistant-associate-professor-of-public-health-entomology18 Feb 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lii2ufsltc24https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3lii2ufsltc24Come work with me! Public Health Entomologist (assistant/associate level) https://ento.psu.edu/news/open-position-assistant-associate-professor-of-public-health-entomology18 Feb 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3lii2ufsltc24https://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3li2r37mgz22p📢Workshop Announcement📢 The VectorED Network and PSU Extension are hosting a hands-on ectoparasite workshop at the ESA Eastern Branch Meeting in Harrisburg, PA on March 15th. https://www.entsoc.org/membership/branches/eastern/meeting/workshop13 Feb 2025 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3li2r37mgz22phttps://bsky.app/profile/machtingerlab.bsky.social/post/3latm4e7tdl2hI am continuously in awe of students in my lab and former lab members. Congrats to Karen Poh on the ECP Reseach Award and Paige Alexander and Valeria Lee on their student awards at #EntSoc2413 Nov 2024 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:cornz4rtszhxfgtujcf7rtlr/app.bsky.feed.post/3latm4e7tdl2h