Becky Trout Fryxell

Vector Biologist, mosquitoes, ticks, & flies to improve human & animal health & welfare.
Professor, Univ. of Tennessee
she/her/hers
my own opinions
mom, wife

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Reminder that we always accept #ticks from the public for tick identification & UG/Grad Research. You can send them to us via our website (https://t.co/VDO03RbOjw). Be sure to include YOUR contact information, date tick was encountered, & host information (you, your dog) @epp_tn

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

We are bound for LIWC 2025 in Cody, Wyoming! Katy (@@epp_tn), Jason (REEVES Scholar from NMSU) , and I are done w plane 1 of 3!

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

@Vol_Baseball Back on ESPN+ !

[VectorED Network @VectorEDNetwork]

Check out our new database!

The VECTOR Library is a digital collection of vector-borne disease resources from U.S. Land Grant Extensions.

https://t.co/DR6boeeUt9

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[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Eager minds want to know!
Last year our @VectorEDNetwork interns collected ticks from Union county TN
This MayTerm, the 2025 group & EPP531 students are screening the collected LoneStarTicks for Ehrlichia & BlackleggedTicks for Borrelia.
@utepp @UT_Herbert
Results tomorrow!

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Students will be writing a brief report on what they observed and provide a few recommendations too.
Learn by doing
Engaged inquires

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

EPP531 grabbed their dipping sticks and went Mosquito hunting at the @utgardens!

Yep, we found mosquitoes, but probably not where you thought they'd be....
@UT_Herbert @epp_tn
@VectorEDNetwork
#PublicHealthEntomology
#SunsOutVectorsOut

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Then through the Pavillion. A lot of the containers were covered (not entry point = no skeeters), but found some larvae in this artistic leaf sculpture s

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

It's May term at UTK & I'm teaching Public Health Entomology
We set out mosquito traps along the Greenway yesterday & picked them up today- yep those are skeeters.
@UT_Herbert @epp_tn @utcvm @VectorEDNetwork
#SunsOutVectorsOut

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

It's #LymeDisease awareness month. Yes, we have blacklegged ticks in #Tennessee. Yes, some have the Lyme bacteria.

Be sure to protect your fur babies (&selves) from tick bites.

Always tick check
https://t.co/7y4vA33YDi

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Wait for it! Another #megabitess educator @MsSDReynolds was also teacher of the year at @SouthDoyle !? #megabitess
Congrats! [I owe yall some data asap!!]

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Look who is right there in the middle!
#MEGABITESS educator & middle school educator of the year @mrsbutterfield6
Congrats!

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

@ TN Mosquito Vector Control Assoc to introduce the group to @VectorEDNetwork

@VivaTickChick spoke about evaluating passive surveillance w animal shelters

@ ATucker (not here) spoke asked participants about wanted future trainings

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

@Vectorimmunlab Woot!

[Infectious Disease Tracker @HmpxvT]

⚠️ BREAKING:

The "mystery outbreak" in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been identified as caused by severe malaria, according to Reuters.

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

There are some great people here with lots of potential!
Looking forward to seeing what they each do next

[UT Entomology & Plant Pathology @epp_tn]

Today, we celebrate the achievements of our incredible EPP graduates. Congratulations! We are so proud. 🎓 #epptn #UTGrad2024

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

The field of Veterinary Entomology is important.
While we were able to eradicate the primary screwworm, it still lingers in other areas of the world.
An important reminder that global issues are local issues.
#cattle #VetEntomol
https://t.co/IXGXXiolul

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

@mosquito_chaser Not new, just always recommended so you don't look like a target to the wrong person
= more susceptible

[Becky Trout Fryxell @DrVectorBio]

Friendly reminder to be safe and respectful at #EntSoc24