What to know Everyone can help control mosquitoes. You, your neighbors, and the community can take steps to reduce mosquitoes in and around homes and in your neighborhood. Take the following steps to control mosquitoes that can spread germs that make people sick. Control mosquitoes outside your home Remove standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs
Key points In the United States, ticks can spread bacteria, viruses, and parasites (pathogens) that cause human diseases. Many tickborne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms. Ticks transmit pathogens that cause disease through the process of feeding. Diseases transmitted by ticks In the United States, some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease,
What to know Bed bugs are not known to spread diseases to people. Bites can cause itching, loss of sleep, and, rarely, allergic reactions. Prevent bed bugs by regularly looking for signs of infestation. Overview Bed bugs (Cimex species) are small, flat insects. Bed bugs bite people and animals at night while they sleep, feeding
What to know Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. CDC recommends cleaning hands in a specific way to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. The recommendations for effective handwashing and use of hand sanitizer was developed based on data from a number of
