Vector-Borne Diseases

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.

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

Zoonotic diseases are those caused by pathogens that are naturally transmissible from animals to people. Many of the vector-borne diseases in the United States are considered zoonotic diseases as well.

Sometimes ticks are hard to see, and you might miss one while doing a tick check. How do you remove a tick to reduce your risk of pathogen transmission? Watch this video to learn more.

Vectors like ticks and mosquitos can feel unavoidable as we try to enjoy the outdoors. This series focuses on protecting yourself from vectors, understanding those vectors, and reacting to problems with those vectors.

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 can cause serious harm. Who is at risk for contracting these diseases, and can we mitigate our risk?

Learn to recognize New World screwworm infestations, understand prevention and response strategies, and prepare for environmental, animal health, and regulatory challenges.

Learn to select needs assessment methods and tools to gather meaningful data, engage stakeholders, and support informed, data-driven decision-making.

Explore practical strategies for framing risk and prevention messages that build trust, promote informed action, and support effective health communication.

By following these steps, you can reduce your risk of mosquito bites while grilling, gardening, or otherwise enjoying the outdoors around the home and yard.

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

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

Article discussing the blood-borne parasite Theileria orientalis, its transmission by the Asian Longhorned Tick, and considerations when moving cattle.

Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases, such as eastern equine encephalitis and West Nile virus encephalitis, may continue to be an issue in the fall as long as temperatures and weather permit.

Two cases of locally acquired malaria have been found in the United States in the past couple of months with one case occurring in the nearby state of New Jersey.

Learn how to identify the American dog tick and understand what it is feeding on to help limit your exposure to vector-borne diseases.

Lonestar ticks are making their way up into the northeastern United States. Find out how you can identify them!

Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, are some of the most common ticks in the northeast United States, so how can you identify them?

Get to know the Brown dog tick’s distinguishing characteristics, what it feeds on, and its active seasons, to help avoid exposure to vector-borne disease.

Explore the characteristics of the recently introduced invasive species Asian longhorned tick and how it is already causing infestations in herds of animals across the eastern United States.

Conozca las características distintivas de la garrapata marrón del perro, de qué se alimenta y las épocas del año en las que está activa para limitar su exposición a las enfermedades que transmite.

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease caused by dengue virus.

Avoiding tick and mosquito bites can help reduce vector bite risk, but how can you most effectively avoid vectors when they live outside?

Repellents are one of the best ways to prepare to reduce the risk of tick and mosquito bites, but which repellents should you use? Watch this video to learn more.