Mosquitoes and Ticks Did you know………. - Pennsylvania is home to
60 different species of mosquitoes? Species most commonly
responsible for transmitting West Nile and other diseases are
species that seek out human made containers or areas of
environmental disturbances. - The simplest way to reduce biting
mosquito concerns around your home is to inspect your property
for items that will collect and hold water and eliminate these
items? During the summer mosquitoes can go from egg to adult
within 7 days. - For the past three years Pennsylvania has
ranked #1 in the United States for reported cases of Lyme
Disease? Take time to dress properly, wear repellent and inspect
yourself after being outside. - Mosquitoes and ticks also
transmit diseases to pets and other animals such as horses? -
Helping to cleanup your surrounding community will also reduce
mosquito breeding sources. Some mosquito species can fly up to
20 miles away from a breeding source. Penn State Resources -
Penn State West Nile Virus Page - Penn State