First reported human infection with Shamonda virus, a midge-borne virus previously seen only in animals, has been identified in France. The patient had a serious underlying illness; whether the virus caused their death is still under investigation. ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-event…

Italy’s national health institute has reported 770 confirmed human West Nile virus cases in the 2026 season as of Oct. 14, including 411 neuroinvasive cases. New cases are slowing, but transmission continues into October. epicentro.iss.it/westnile/bo…

USDA APHIS updated its New World screwworm Response Playbook and two companion guidance documents on Oct. 6. Changes clarify when outbreak zone sizing can be adjusted for habitat and host factors and add criteria for releasing Infested Zones. aphis.usda.gov/animal-emerge…

Protect our Warfighters! The DOW FY27 Deployed Warfighter Protection (DWFP) Program is open for pre-application submissions for advanced tech to combat disease vectors like mosquitoes & ticks. Pre-App Deadline: Nov 20, 2026. Details: eBRAP.org/  #DWFP

The Entomological Society of America named nine scientists as 2026 Fellows, recognizing achievements in research, teaching, extension, administration, military service, and science policy. They will be honored at Entomology 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. entsoc.org/news/press-releas…

WRAIR entomologists and microbiologists conducted vector and infectious disease surveillance during BALTOPS 2026 in Latvia. Tick drags pinpointed the highest-risk areas in camp, informing repellent use, uniform wear, and daily tick checks. dvidshub.net/news/567118/tin…

USDA's sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base, TX will open in spring 2027, seven months ahead of schedule. Initial output: 100 million sterile flies per week, scaling to 300 million per week by the end of 2028. thehill.com/policy/healthcar…

NAMRU EURAFCENT and the Multinational Force & Observers have worked together in the Sinai since 1985. The mission: catch vector-borne threats (leishmaniasis, West Nile, dengue) before they reach deployed forces. dvidshub.net/news/572398 #NavyMedicine

New from AFPMB: the Disease Vector Ecology Profile for the Philippines is out. Epidemiology, vector bionomics, and pesticide resistance for the arthropod-borne threats our forces face in the Indo-Pacific — all open source. acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/d…

New World screwworm (C. hominivorax) has re-emerged in the US. The new ESA podcast covers interagency eradication, SIT tech, & fact vs fiction. Highly relevant for AFPMB and force health protection professionals. Listen here: entomologytoday.org/2026/07/…

Vector distribution is shifting. Lyme disease territory is expanding well beyond the Northeast, posing new challenges for force health protection and training readiness. Hear about the shifts driving this vector expansion in this NPR Short Wave episode. npr.org/2026/06/30/nx-s1-584…

The AFPMB released the updated Disease Vector Ecology Profile (DVEP) for Indonesia! Essential for force health protection, this synopsis details regional vector-borne disease risks, vector behavior, and insecticide resistance. 🦟📋 acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/d…

Researchers are testing Dryinus sinicus, a tiny parasitoid wasp from Asia, as a promising natural enemy for the invasive spotted lanternfly. Could this tiny wasp be the key to long-term, sustainable control? entomologytoday.org/2026/07/…

📢 New: AFPMB TG47 — Aedes Mosquito Vector Control — is out. Pocket reference for ID, surveillance & control of Ae. aegypti & Ae. albopictus (Zika, dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever vectors). Updated maps + NSNs. Download 👉 acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/t…

The World Health Organization has released its new Operational Manual on Larval Source Management (LSM), providing practical guidance for controlling both Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes. iris.who.int/server/api/core…

The FY26 DoW Joint Warfighter Medical Research & Development Award is open! Build on prior DoD-funded work in vector-borne disease, force health protection & medical countermeasures. $8.8M, 4 awards. Closes Nov 16, 2026. #MilitaryMedicine simpler.grants.gov/opportuni…

The CAES is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for a 2-year position focused on Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) and nano-acaricides. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, CV, and three references to [email protected] postdocjobs.com/posting/7330…

Spotted lanternfly season has begun in Massachusetts a full month earlier than last year, with experts pointing to sustained heat as the driver. This invasive damages grapevines, hops, fruit trees, and hardwoods, and is now confirmed in 19 states plus DC. westernmassnews.com/2026/05/…

MaineHealth's Vector-Borne Disease Lab is leading multiple 2026 studies on ticks and the pathogens they carry, including a five-year NIH-funded post-treatment Lyme disease study with Tufts University aimed at identifying biomarkers for persistent symptoms mainehealth.org/news/2026/05…

USDA has confirmed two new cases of New World screwworm in Texas (a calf and a dog). As we continue response efforts, including sterile fly releases and strict movement controls, we urge all personnel to remain vigilant. aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-a…