Sonja Swiger on Mosquitoes and Files – May 19

An overview of mosquito and house fly biology and ecology and how best to manage these pests throughout the year.

Sonja L. Swiger, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the Texas A&M University Department of Entomology
and an Extension specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. Her research and teaching interests lie in
the field of managing nuisance biting flies and disease vectoring insects that impact the health of cattle
and other livestock, wildlife, and humans. Dr. Swiger plans, conducts, and participates in educational
programs for pest management of arthropods and diseases attacking livestock, companion animals, and
public health. Dr. Swiger has developed several educational materials and programs to better educate
and serve Texans in regard to mosquito borne diseases and is a Co-PI on one of five $10M dollar funded
CDC Western Gulf Centers of Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases where she develops and conducts all
the outreach education. Over the past five years she has attracted over $1M dollars in support of her
educational and research programs. She is currently serving as the Entomological Society of America –
MUVE treasurer, secretary for the Texas Mosquito Control Association, chair of the SWB-ESA Awards
committee and was recently elected Secretary-elect for the SWB-ESA, in addition to serving on many
other committees.

Log presentation hour to AT: Prairie Oaks Chapter Meeting