The Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB), part of the Department of Defense, is soliciting pre-proposals for innovative research aimed at protecting deployed military personnel from diseases transmitted by arthropod vectors. The primary objectives include the development of new insecticides, application techniques, personal protection tools, and vector surveillance methods to combat significant diseases such as Lyme disease, malaria, and dengue fever. This initiative is crucial for enhancing pest management capabilities within military operations, with potential applications in civilian contexts as well. The program has an estimated total funding of $4.5 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 to $900,000, and the submission deadline for pre-proposals is October 31, 2024. Interested applicants can contact Richard W. Totten at richard.w.totten2.civ@army.mil for further information.