Mosquito-Control Experts to Swarm Vancouver - Officials to Address Emerging Issues, Abatement Technologies

The American Mosquito Control Association will convene its 71st Annual Meeting in Vancouver BC 4-7 April, 2005. Over 1000 public health officials from 37 countries will attend to discuss mosquito control and disease issues.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) March 10, 2005 -- While most mosquitoes lie dormant for the winter, the mosquito-control industry is actively planning ways to control the pests -- and subsequently the spread of West Nile virus -- when they reemerge this spring. Thousands of industry leaders, public health officials, scientists, and academics will gather the week of April 4 in Vancouver for the 71st American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) Annual Meeting to discuss predictions, prevention, and protection for the 2005 mosquito season.

With more than 16,615 human cases to date in the United States, West Nile virus is inexorably moving into the northwest United States and Canada. Direct medical costs due to this disease have been estimated at $170 million (US). But that is only one issue on the horizon. New repellent developments could augment or supplant DEET. And the advanced science behind new mosquito-control technologies is helping evolve Integrated Mosquito Management practices nationwide.

The event will provide a wealth of resources as you begin to think about related stories. It will bring together some of the worlds leading authorities on mosquitoes, vector-borne diseases, and abatement issues.

What:    Live interview opportunities with experts, scientists, and academics on mosquito control, mosquito-borne disease, and containment strategies from both the United States and Canada. There will be a delegation from China seeking information on mosquito control in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
   
Photo opportunities with great visuals, hands-on examples, and product/equipment demonstrations.

Potential story angles on new products to augment current strategies, the science behind mosquito-control methods, novel technologies under development for repellents, and the dynamics of the spread of WNV and predictions for 2005.

When:    Various opportunities Monday, April 4 through Thursday, April 7, 2005.
   
Where:    Interviews and visuals available in your studio, office, by phone, or on location at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
      
Contact:
Joseph Conlon
(904) 215-3008

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