# Event Details - **Event Name**: Lyme Disease & Mosquito Management - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am – Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn how to protect yourself from illnesses spread by ticks and mosquitoes!About this EventPart 1 (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM) – Protect Yourself from Vector-Borne IllnessesPresented by Bobby Brinkley, RNGain essential knowledge about protecting yourself from illnesses spread by ticks and mosquitoes. This session will explore the local risks, signs and symptoms of common vector-borne diseases such as Lyme disease and West Nile virus, and practical prevention strategies to safeguard your health.Part 2 (11:00 AM to 12:00 PM) – Finding Balance: Managing Mosquitoes and Protecting PollinatorsPresented by Gabriella de Souza, M.S.Learn how to manage mosquitoes effectively in your home landscape while safeguarding pollinator populations. This session covers common pesticide practices, the critical role of pollinators in our ecosystem, and integrated pest management approaches that support both comfort and conservation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/75179910-9ce5-11f0-80e2-7ff0b4961ab3-rimg-w550-h740-dcab7360-gmir.jpg Meet Bobby BrinkleyBobby Brinkley, RN is a Communicable Disease Nurse with the New Hanover County Health Department, bringing several years of experience in protecting community health. In his role, he investigates and monitors reportable illnesses, provides guidance to the community and healthcare providers, and leads public education efforts on preventing the spread of disease. He has a strong background in addressing vector-borne illnesses in North Carolina and is dedicated to helping residents understand the risks and steps they can take to stay healthy. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7582b6f0-9ce5-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Meet Gabriella de SouzaGabriella de Souza is a plant ecologist, science communicator, and community educator dedicated to connecting people with the natural world through engaging, research-based education. Based in Wilmington, North Carolina, Gabriella brings over a decade of experience in plant science to her work, blending academic expertise with creative outreach.Gabriella holds a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Sciences and a Master of Science in Biology from UNC Wilmington. Her passion for environmental education is evident in her dynamic workshops, public presentations, and collaborations with nonprofits, schools, and conservation organizations.With a focus on native plant conservation and science literacy, Gabriella’s mission is to cultivate curiosity and confidence in every green thumb—whether they're just starting out or seasoned gardeners ready to deepen their ecological impact.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State University will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Gabriella de Souza, gadesouza@ncsu.edu. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 15 days before the event.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMProtect Yourself from Vector-Borne IllnessesHost: Bobby Brinkley, RN?: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMFinding Balance: Managing Mosquitoes and Protecting PollinatorsHost: Gabriella de Souza, M.S. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilmington/lyme-disease-and-mosquito-management/100001571836207409 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - door_time: 2025-11-21T14:45:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Flyme-disease-mosquito-management-tickets-1571836207409 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wilmington - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension - **lat**: 34.2104568 - **long**: -77.835411 - **full address**: New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension, 6206 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: N.C. 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Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** health-wellness, workshops - **Q**: What is the age limit of the event? - **A:** under_18_with_guardian - **Q**: What is the door_time of the event? - **A:** 2025-11-21T14:45:00Z - **Q**: What is the duration of the event? - **A:** 2 hours - **Q**: What is the location of the event? - **A:** New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. 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