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Vector-borne diseases are those that are caused by pathogens transmitted by a vector which in many cases is an insect or other arthropod.

Vector-borne diseases are caused by pathogens transmitted by a biting arthropod like a tick, mosquito, or flea. There are many vector-borne diseases of global importance, and several are found in the United States.

En Pensilvania conviven varias especies de garrapatas que pueden picar a sus mascotas. Las picaduras de garrapatas pueden irritar a usted y a su mascota, pero más importante, pueden generar problemas de salud para su mascota.

Important information regarding diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease, identifying ticks, what to do if bitten by a tick, and much more.

Routine spraying of individual lawns with non-selective insecticides to reduce mosquito populations can easily enter waterways, harming non-target organisms.

The Asian Longhorned tick is a recent invasive tick to Pennsylvania. This tick can be found on wildlife and on livestock. It is important to be aware of the presence of this tick and to implement prevention and control measures when necessary.

Learn about these diseases and how you can protect your horse and yourself.

Pennsylvania has about 60 species of mosquitoes. The risk of contracting a mosquito-borne disease has recently increased with the introduction of West Nile virus.

Basic information that features a number of in-depth questions and answers regarding West Nile virus, including what it is, where it originated, the basic transmission cycle, and more.

In 2022, the Philadelphia Inquirer ran an article that stated Pennsylvania has the most cases of Lyme Disease in the United States.

A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in removal of ticks from pets.

A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in the removal of ticks from human skin.

A zippered pouch containing instructions for and tools to aid in the removal of ticks from horses.

Learn ways to protect your horses from tick bites this summer!

Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side.

Folded card with tick ID info and removal instructions for ticks found on horses; part of the tick kit for horses. Quantity 1=20

Folded card with tick ID info and removal instructions for ticks found on people; part of the tick kit for humans. Quantity: 1=20 cards

Folded card with tick ID info and removal instructions for ticks found on dogs; part of the tick kit for dogs. Quantity: 1=20 cards

Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side. Quantity: 1=20 cards

Card with steps for how to collect and store a tick for sampling on one side, and contact info of testing labs on the other side. Quantity: 1=20 cards

This article provides information about EPA-registered products and a few unregistered products that can be used to repel ticks and mosquitoes.

Colgador de ducha resistente al agua que muestra en qué parte del cuerpo se debe revisar si hay garrapatas. También se proporciona información general sobre garrapatas e instrucciones para quitarlas.

Provides details about the winter tick, Dermacentor albipictus, including identification, biology, veterinary and medical concerns, prevention, and veterinary treatments.

Waterproof shower hanger showing where on the body to check for ticks. General tick info and instructions for removing a tick are also provided.

Mosquito control and prevention to reduce your risk