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    Professionals in mosquito and tick vector control in the upper Midwest find collaboration effective but face challenges due to public and political underappreciation of their crucial surveillance and outreach work.

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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental science
    • Public health
    • Entomology

    Background:

    • Mosquitoes and ticks transmit diseases, posing public health risks.
    • Vector surveillance and control programs are essential for mitigating these risks.
    • Professionals in the upper Midwest conduct vital work in this sector.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the scope of work performed by vector control professionals in the upper Midwest.
    • To identify successes and challenges encountered in their operations.
    • To understand the perceptions of their work by the public and policymakers.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative interviews were conducted with 100 professionals.
    • Interviews focused on September 2024 to January 2026.
  • Participants were primarily located in the upper Midwest of the United States.

    • Main Results:

    • Collaboration within and between agencies is a significant strength.
    • A major challenge identified is the lack of public and political understanding and appreciation.
    • This underappreciation impacts vector surveillance, vector control, and public outreach efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • While inter-agency collaboration is a strength, external recognition remains a critical issue.
    • Enhanced public and political engagement is needed to support vector control initiatives.
    • Addressing the knowledge gap is crucial for the sustained success of vector management programs.