Deadly Mosquito & Tick-BOURNE DISEASE IN YOUR BACK YARD
MOSQUITO BOURNE-DISEASES
Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Diseases that are spread to people by mosquitoes include Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue, and malaria. Symptoms range from mild, short-term illness to severe or long-term illness. Severe cases of mosquito-borne diseases have been known to cause death.
TICK-BORNE DISEASES
Tick-borne pathogens can be passed to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, anaplasmosis, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, and tularemia. Other tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Colorado tick fever, Powassan encephalitis, and Q fever. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the United States. In 2010, more than 22,500 confirmed and 7,500 probable cases of Lyme disease were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For more information visit: www.cdc.gov
Protect Yourself
HELP PROTECT THOSE WHO MATTER MOST
- Hire a certified Mosquito and Tick Control technician
- Post rain, there may be puddles of water in your yard. Clear them right away to avoid mosquitos from breeding in the stagnant water.
- Wear a hat and light-colored clothing (so ticks can be easily spotted), including long-sleeved shirts and long pants tucked into boots or socks.
- Use insect repellents.
- Use repellents containing 20–50% DEET on exposed skin and clothing.
- Reapply repellents as needed. (Always follow products labels).
- Check skin and clothing for ticks daily.
- Immediately remove ticks using fine-tipped tweezers.
- Grasp the tick firmly, as close to your skin as possible.
- Pull the tick’s body away from your skin with a steady motion.
- Clean the area with soap and water.
- If you develop symptoms of a vector-borne disease, seek medical attention promptly.
