Tick Boot Camp

The Humble Academic Superhero - an interview with Dr. Thomas Mather, Professor of Entomology and Director of the University of Rhode Island Tick Encounter Resource Center

Dr. Mather’s programs include a focus on tick ecology, tick control strategies, tick bite protection and tick disease protection

5 years ago

Tick Boot Camp’s guest today is Dr. Thomas Mather, PhD., Professor of Entomology and founding Director of the University of Rhode Island’s Tick Encounter Resource Center. The Tick Encounter Resource Center is an internationally recognized institution for its’ tick research and outreach programs that include the Tick Smart and Tick Spotter programs.

If you want to learn about Dr. Mather’s programs that include a focus on tick ecology, tick control strategies, tick bite protection and tick disease protection, then tune in now!

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