معرفی
Pete Teel is a Regents Professor at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, specializing in tick biology, ecology, and management. His research focuses on tick interactions with livestock, wildlife, and humans, including their dispersal, population dynamics, and control strategies. He leads projects under Texas A&M AgriLife Research, contributing to the U.S. Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program. Teel's work emphasizes non-invasive tick detection methods, such as near-infrared spectroscopy of bovine feces and Raman spectroscopy of tick feces, to improve surveillance and mitigation efforts.
Teel holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Entomology from Oklahoma State University and an M.S. in Entomology from Texas A&M University. His research spans tick physiology, pathogen transmission, and integrated pest management, with a focus on reducing tick-borne disease risks and enhancing livestock health.
Key research areas include:
- Tick-host interactions and dispersal mechanisms
- Climate and habitat impacts on tick survivorship
- Development of innovative detection tools (e.g., spectroscopy)
- Genomic studies for anti-tick vaccine design
- Ecological and epidemiological modeling of tick-borne diseases
His recent articles highlight advancements in tick genomics, non-invasive detection methods, and transboundary tick threats to cattle. Collaborations with AgriLife Research and global institutions underscore his commitment to addressing tick-related challenges in agriculture and public health.
