Supporting Sponsors

United States Department of Agriculture - Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), part of the executive branch of the Federal Government. Congress created NIFA through the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. NIFA replaced the former Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), which had been in existence since 1994.

http://www.csrees.usda.gov/

Bartlett Tree Experts

Bartlett Tree Experts was founded in 1907 by Francis A. Bartlett and is the world’s leading scientific tree and shrub care company.

http://www.bartlett.com/

Insect Shield Clothing Apparel

Insect Shield® Repellent Apparel and Insect Shield® Repellent Gear are the most effective new tools in over 50 years in the battle against annoying and potentially dangerous insects—a completely new method for insect protection.

http://www.insectshield.com/

Imugen, Inc

IMUGEN, Inc. provides specialized testing for vector (tick) borne diseases such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis. Diagnosis of these uncommon infections requires clinical experience and excellent laboratory support. Complications may be severe if there is a misdiagnosis. The incidence of these tick-borne infections is on the rise.

http://www.imugen.com/

Bayer Animal Health

As a leading global animal health company, we provide innovative solutions that promote the health and well-being of companion animals and livestock and help protect them from disease.

http://www.bayer-ah.com/

Ocean State Tick Control

We are a company whose sole focus is controlling ticks and mosquitoes in residential and schoolyard settings.

http://oceanstatetickcontrol.com/

CVS Caremark

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust supports non profits across the country that are providing services to children and health care for the uninsured.

http://info.cvscaremark.com/

Apple Picker Foundation