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Dr. Goddard regularly speaks at scientific conferences, seminars, training events, and trade shows on a wide variety of topics relating to insects and public health. In 2006, he spoke to 6,354 people in 15 states.
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Most frequent speeches:
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I. The Public Health Benefits of Pesticides
a worldwide overview of vector-borne diseases and ways pesticides
help prevent or manage them. Also, the psychological basis for anti-pesticide
fears is presented
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II. Arthropods and Human Health
a general overview of the insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and scorpions affecting
human health worldwide
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III. The PCO Role in Public Health
discussion of how pest control operators play a role in protection of public health
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IV. Delusions of Parasitosis
discussion of the emotional disorder DOP and various pathways to it. Also, management/treatment options are presented
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V. Lesions Produced by Arthropods
presentation of a wide array of skin lesions produced by arthropods,
their pathogenesis, and treatment
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VI. Environmental Health and Safety Issues Facing PCOs
discussion of several main health and safety issues facing PCOs today, including
lawsuits, pesticide safety, water quality issues, and others
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VII. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases
a worldwide overview of the tick-borne diseases worldwide with special emphasis
on Borrelliosis and the spotted fever group rickettsias
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VIII. The Use of Logic in Science
a funny expose on phony scientific claims and also ways to sharpen one’s
critical thinking skills
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