🦠 Disease Vectors

Pest-Transmitted Diseases

Ticks, mosquitoes, and other vectors transmit over a dozen diseases in the US. Know the risks, recognize the symptoms, take the right precautions.

US Vector-Borne Diseases

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
American Dog Tick · 20-25% fatal if untreated · Needs immediate doxycycline
CRITICAL
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Lyme Disease
Blacklegged tick · ~476,000 US cases/yr · Bulls-eye rash
HIGH
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West Nile Virus
Culex mosquitoes · ~2,900 US cases/yr · Neurological risk in 60+
HIGH
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Chagas Disease
Kissing bug · ~300,000 US cases · Long-term cardiac risk
MODERATE
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Murine Typhus
Cat flea · Fever + rash · Treated with doxycycline
MODERATE

🛡️ The Best Defense: Pest Control

Controlling mosquito and tick populations around your home is the most effective way to reduce disease risk for your family.

🔧 Mosquito & Tick Treatment Guide →
Published: Jan 1, 2025 · Updated: Apr 7, 2026