Sonja L. Swiger, PhD – Veterinary/Medical Extension Entomologist
Dr. Swiger will be presenting “Mosquitoes & Zika – How Texas Master Naturalists can Help Protect Texas”.
Sonja has state-wide responsibility for livestock/veterinary entomology and the mosquito extension contact for the state. Sonja assists with planning and conducting education programs in pest management of arthropods and diseases attacking livestock, companion animals and public health. She also assists the public and county agents by addressing all insect related issues and questions. Sonja also serves as the chair for the Arboviral Task Force, developed to better educate and serve Texans in regards to mosquito borne diseases.