UMaine Extension, Maine CDC to offer tick- and mosquito-borne disease training
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention are offering multiple sessions on tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.
The training is designed to increase the number of community members who are informed about diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks. Sessions will focus on insect identification and exposure prevention.
People who work with outdoor groups, 4–H and scout leaders, school nurses, health officers, camp counselors, librarians and garden coordinators are encouraged to attend a free session.
The training will be available throughout the state beginning 4:30–6:30 p.m. April 6 at the UMaine Extension office, 24 Main Street, Lisbon Falls.
Additional scheduled sessions include:
- 8:30–11:30 a.m. April 13, Ellsworth
- 9:30 a.m.–noon April 19, Rockland
- 2–4:30 p.m. June 5, Falmouth
- 6–8 p.m. June 14, Wells
Registration is required and available online. Sessions may be added. For more information or to request a disability accommodation, contact Hannah Ruhl at 207.780.4124, hannah.ruhl@maine.edu.