Insectborne Diseases

Diseases spread by mosquitoes, ticks and other pests.

Ticks

Lyme disease

A bacterial infection that can be serious for humans and animals. Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (deer tick). It the most common tickborne disease in Minnesota.

• Learn more about Lyme disease.
• Other diseases caused by ticks.

Mosquitoes

West Nile virus

A disease that spreads to people, horses and birds by mosquitoes. It is the most commonly reported mosquitoborne disease in Minnesota.

• Learn more about West Nile virus.
• Other diseases caused by mosquitoes 

Pests

Head Lice

Head lice are tiny insects that make their home in human hair. Anyone can get head lice, and it is fairly common in school-age children.

• Learn more about Head lice

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are parasites that feed on humans and animals. People can be bitten without realizing it. It is very difficult to eliminate bed bugs yourself. It is best to contact a pest control service to control bed bugs.

Learn more about bed bugs:

• University of Minnesota Extension
• Environmental Protection Agency