Wednesday, April 9

SU Ag Center’s Staff Appointed to serve on the Board of Commissioners

Dr. Chris Chappell
Baton Rouge, LA - Dr. Christopher Chappell, research associate, urban forestry, has been appointed to serve as Commissioner on the Board of Commissioners of the Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District No. 1.  Chappell’s two-year term expires February 12, 2016.

The Board of Commissioners of Mosquito Abatement provides essential district services to detect and suppress mosquitoes, and to reduce the chance of disease transmission and discomfort to the people who live, work, or enjoy outdoor activities within the district. In addition to providing serves, the commission also conducts research in developing and/or testing new materials, methods and technologies to ensure quality control oversight on all services and programs, while anticipating resurgent and/or newly introduced vectors, or vector-borne diseases. 

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Contact:
Bridget Udoh
(225) 771-5714
bridget_udoh@suagcenter.com

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