Did you know that malaria kills a child every minute? In this episode, Jonathan Kidwell, senior officer for partnerships and development of United to Beat Malaria, and Dr. Christopher Fasano discuss the dangers posed by mosquitoes, the challenges of fundraising, and the crucial role partnerships play in the fight against this lethal and preventable vector-borne disease. 

3:45 Malaria causes, deaths, and the scale of the problem 
5:30 Insecticide resistance and other challenges to beating malaria 
8:00 How can you participate in World Malaria Day on April 25th 
14:05 How the pest control industry and United to Beat Malaria came together at PestWorld 
16:15 What partnership with the organization looks like, and the benefits for Pest Control Operators (PCOs) 
20:00 Making a difference as pest control and lawn care businesses

Useful links from this week’s show: 

United To Beat Malaria 
Malaria Fact Sheet | World Health Organization 
Working Towards A Malaria-Free World | UN News 
World Malaria Day | CDC 
Malaria In Africa - UNICEF DATA 
BeFieldFamous.com 
FieldRoutes.com

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