Education

• 1998. Doctor of Philosophy, Major: Entomology, Minor: Epidemiology and Community Health, Louisiana State University Dissertation: Biology and ecology of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus sibling species complex in Louisiana.
• 1995. Master of Science, Entomology, Louisiana State University Thesis: Distribution and habitat association of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus species complex in Louisiana.
• 1992. Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Louisiana State University

Employment

• 1999-present. University of Florida, IFAS, FMEL
• 1992-1999. Louisiana State University
• 1990-1992. Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality; The Environmental Studies Institute

Current Responsibilities

12 month, tenure-track. Responsibilities include maintaining close contact with over 50 mosquito control districts in the state of Florida to address their research and training needs; providing extension education to the mosquito control districts in Florida; maintaining contact with the county and state cooperative extension faculty and the public at large by developing and participating in short courses on topics related to medical entomology; assisting mosquito control districts through the application of new and innovative technical procedures. Research includes population genetics of mosquitoes, epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases, and arthropod pest control methodology.

Professional Activities

• 2004-present. Executive Council, American Committee of Medical Entomology, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• 2004-present. Senator, University of Florida Faculty Senate.
• 2002-Present. Chair, AMCA Member Training and Education Committee
• 2002-Present. Organizer and Moderator: AMCA Student Paper Competition
• 2001-2004. Youth and Education Committee - Entomological Society of America
• 2001-Present. Board Certified Entomologist - Medical/Veterinary Entomology
• 2001-2003. Board of Directors, Florida Mosquito Control Association, Southeast Regional Representative
• 1999-Present. Florida Mosquito Control Association - Editor, Buzz Words Newsletter; Managing Editor, Florida Mosquito Control Handbook
• 1998. Louisiana Mosquito Control Association. 1998 Annual Meeting. Program Chair.

Publications (Refereed)

Rutledge, C. Roxanne, Jonathan F. Day, Cynthia C. Lord, Lillian M. Stark, Walter J. Tabachnick. 2003. West Nile virus infection rates in Florida Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes do not accurately reflect transmission rates in nature. J. Med. Entomol. 40(3): 253-258.

Rutledge, C. Roxanne, D. M. Wesson, and C. L. Meek. 1999. PCR to identify all immature stages of two species of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus sibling species complex. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 15(4): 573-575.

Weidner, Earl, Elizabeth U. Canning, C. Roxanne Rutledge, and C. Lamar Meek. 1999. Mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) host compatibility and vector competency for the human myositic parasite Trachipleistophora hominis (Phylum Microspora). J. Med. Entomol. 36(4): 522-525.

Rutledge, C. R. and C. L. Meek. 1998. Distribution of the Anopheles quadrimaculatus sibling species complex in Louisiana. Southwest. Entomol. 23: 161-167.

Foil, L., E. Andress, R. L. Freeland, A. F. Roy, C. R. Rutledge, P. C. Triche, and K. O'Reilly. 1998. Experimental infection of domestic cats with Bartonella henselae by inoculation of cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae), feces. J. Med. Entomol. 35: 625-628.

Rutledge, C. Roxanne, Anthony J. Cornel, C. Lamar Meek, and Frank H. Collins. 1996. Validation of a ribosomal DNA-polymerase chain reaction species diagnostic assay for the common malaria mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) sibling species complex. J. Med. Entomol. 33: 952-954.

Rutledge, C. R. and C. L. Meek. 1994. Record of Anopheles quadrimaculatus species C in Louisiana. J. Am. Mosq. Control Assoc. 10:585-586.

Publications (Extension)

Articles
Rutledge, C. R. 2003. Mosquito Pooling: Getting a return on your investment. Buzz Words Newsletter. 3(2): 8-9.

Brooks, S. E., F. M. Oi, C. R. Rutledge, and P. G. Koehler. 2002. Pests that suck your blood and try to kill you. SP 286. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. 25pp

Factsheets
Rutledge, C. R. 2004. Mosquito-transmitted Highlands J virus in Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-720. 2 pp.

Rutledge, C. R. 2004. Hurricanes and Mosquitoes. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-719. 3pp. Rey, J. R. and C. R. Rutledge. 2004. La Vigilancia de los Viruses Acarreados por Mosquitos. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-699S. 5pp.

Rey, J. R. and C. Rutledge. 2004. Servicios y Aparatos para el Control de Mosquitos en Viviendas de Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-692S. 4pp.

Rutledge, C. R. 2004. Surveillance for Mosquito-borne Viruses. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-699. 5pp. Rutledge, C. R. 2003. Mosquito Control Devices and Services for Florida Homeowners. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS, ENY-692. 4pp.

Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Mosquito Repellents. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2002. Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Lyme Disease in Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.

Rutledge, C. Roxanne. West Nile Virus: Risk and Prevention for Horses in Florida. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.

Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Protecting Florida Horses from Mosquitoes. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Marismas y Manglares de la Lagune Indian River. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Coastal Wetlands of the Indian River Lagoon. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Encefalitis Equina Oriental. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Eastern Equine Encephalitis. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Como Proteger a los Caballos de Florida Contra los Mosquitos. University of Florida: EDIS, IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne, Day, Jonathan F., Tabachnick, Walter J. El Virus del Nilo Occidental. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Lord, Cynthia C., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. La Enfermedad de Lyme en Florida. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Rey, Jorge R., Rutledge, C. Roxanne. Riesgo y Prevencion del Virus del Nilo Occidental en Caballos en Florida. University of Florida: EDIS/IFAS. 2001.

Handbooks and Technical Bulletins

Rutledge. C. R., Editor. 2004. Florida Mosquito Control Handbook. 3rd Edition. Florida Mosquito Control Association. 471pp.

Rutledge, C. R., J. F. Day, C. C. Lord, G. F. O'Meara, J. R. Rey, W. J. Tabachnick, Eds. 2003. Florida Mosquito Control Response to West Nile Virus Workshop. Technical Bulletin of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. Florida Mosquito Control Association, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL. Volume 4. 42pp.

Rutledge, C. R., F. Clarke, A. Curtis, and S. Sackett. 2003. Larval Mosquito Control. In: Rutledge, C. R., J. F. Day, C. C. Lord, G. F. O'Meara, J. R. Rey, W. J. Tabachnick (Eds). Florida Mosquito Control Response to West Nile Virus Workshop. Technical Bulletin of the Florida Mosquito Control Association. Florida Mosquito Control Association, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL. 4:16-19.

Professional Memberships

• Alabama Vector Management Society
• American Mosquito Control Association
• American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• Entomological Society of America
• Florida Mosquito Control Association
• Society of Vector Ecology

Honors and Awards

• August 2004. National Center for Infectious Diseases. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Special Emphasis Panel - Invited reviewer. Research into the Public Health Aspects of West Nile Virus. Atlanta, GA.
• July 2002. McArthur Foundation Fellowship to attend the Biology of Disease Vectors Course. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
• March 1998 - Gerald Hollandsworth Award. Presented by the American Mosquito Control Association for best paper in the student competition.
• May 1995 - L. D. Newsom Award. Presented by the LSU Department of Entomology for outstanding Masters student.
• October 1994 - LMCA Louis T. Graham Award. Presented by the Louisiana Mosquito Control Association for research activities.