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We have resources on dozens of important environmental health topics presented in various forms including Evidence Reviews, Evidence Briefs and Research Scans, Subject Guides, Blogs, Webinar Recordings, and Videos and Tools. Please see this page for more information concerning these document types. Browse the topics and discover what is available.
Bed bugs back in view
November 29, 2023
In 2023, widespread reporting of bed bug infestations in France and South Korea, alongside frenzied social media attention, has raised the profile of these troublesome arthropods once again. Bed bugs…
2023 - 2024 Research Scans
November 15, 2023
These monthly Research Scans highlights recent environmental health publications by topic and provides easy access to article abstracts and report summaries to support public health professionals,…
Bed bugs
November 10, 2023
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small, elusive, and resilient wingless insects that feed on the blood of mammals, including humans. They are reddish-brown and range in length from eggs of about 1mm…
Pulsed electric fields: A potential alternative technology for parasite control in fish
August 23, 2023
Key Messages Many cultures around the world use raw fish in various dishes, either consumed raw, marinated, or brined. However, marinating or brining does not…
Ticks in a changing climate: Resources for environmental public health professionals
July 13, 2023
Some tick species are vectors of disease, meaning they can transmit bacterial, viral or protozoan pathogens to humans or animals through prolonged attachment during a blood meal. In Canada, Tick…
Avian influenza A(H5N1) and the continuing outbreak
July 12, 2023
Key Messages The outbreak of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) caused by A(H5N1) that began in late 2021 has persisted through to 2023, and has shown…
Reducing tick-related risks through improved design and maintenance in outdoor environments
June 20, 2023
Ticks are a growing public health concern in Canada due to several interrelated factors. They are capable of infecting humans with pathogens that can cause illness and they can be found in many…
Managing tick-related risks in outdoor environments
May 31, 2023
The geographic range of ticks is rapidly expanding due to climate change, animal migration, and land use changes. The objective of this project was to improve understanding of the public health…
Ticks in a changing climate
May 17, 2023
This brochure summarizes how best to design and manage outdoor environments to reduce tick habitat, and outlines steps you should take to reduce the risk of getting bitten by a tick when recreating…
Managing tick-related risks in outdoor environments
March 9, 2023
Rising climactic temperatures and other environmental changes such as human-led disturbances of the natural environment have contributed to an expansion of suitable habitats for ticks in Canada and…