Click on the resources below to learn more about Rat Lungworm Infection for these different audiences:
UH-CTAHR Extension Publications
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 Best On-Farm Food Safety Practices: Reducing Risks Associated with Rat Lungworm Infection and Human Eosinophilic Meningitis by James R. Hollyer, Vanessa A. Troegner, Robert H. Cowie, Robert G. Hollingsworth, Lynn C. Nakamura-Tengan, Luisa F. Castro, and Arlene E. Buchholz |
 Keep Calm and Minimize Your Risk of Rat Lungworm Disease by Kylie Wong |
 Preventing Rat Lungworm Disease: Managing Snails and Slugs by Cynthia Nazario-Leary |
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 Safe Produce: Keep it Clean Handout (pdf, 5.5″ x 8.5″) |
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 Be Food Safe: Rinse Thoroughly |
 Looking for More Rat Lungworm Information by Julia Zee |
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 Slug And Snail Pesticides for Hawaii Home and Garden Use by Cynthia Nazario-Leary, Fred Reppun, Kylie Wong, Randy Hamasaki, Sharon Wages, Jari Sugano, Jensen Uyeda, Robin Shimabuku, Nancy Ooki, Lynn Nakamura-Tengan, and Kelvin Sewake. Special thanks toSteve Russo and Derek Shigemasu, Hawaii Department of Agriculture for assistance in reviewing this document. |
 Prevent Rat Lungworm Disease In the Kitchen by Julia Zee & Lynn Nakamura-Tengan |
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 RAP & GAP: Good, Bettah, Mo Bettah |
 Avoid Contracting Angiostrongyliasis (Rat Lungworm Infection): Wash Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Before Eating! by Aurora A. Saulo |
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 Hawaiʻi Rainwater Catchment System Programs |
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coming soon! Rat Lungworm Vector Control Checklist |
If you have any questions or concerns about rat lungworm infection, please contact the Director of the Hawai‘i Department of Health on O‘ahu: Phone: (808) 586-4410.