{"id":304,"date":"2025-07-30T15:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T20:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/team.cfsph.iastate.edu\/?page_id=304"},"modified":"2026-06-30T11:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T16:49:47","slug":"vectors-and-vector-borne-diseases-of-animals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Vectors and Vector-Borne Diseases of Animals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-61f7a5d6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.156), 1em);\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-palette-color-7-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-79679bde58ba739c9aff932be4983eb1\"><em>Is your animal getting bug bites?<br>Do you need help identifying a tick or mite?<br>Are you curious what diseases an insect will spread<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.156), 1em);\">While many insects and other arthropods, like ticks and mites, are harmless or helpful, some are harmful to people and animals. Vectors can be parasites, which are organisms that live on or in a person or animal, causing harm directly to their host. Vectors can also transmit pathogens (e.g., bacteria, viruses, or parasites) from one person or animal to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.156), 1em);\">The resources on this website will explain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Important vectors and parasites affecting animals and signs of infestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to submit unfamiliar vectors and parasites for identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pest management practices for controlling vectors and parasites <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875em, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2em) * 0.031), 0.9em);\">The information provided has been developed for veterinary personnel, animal health professionals, producers, and anyone who interacts with animals on a regular basis. For simplicity purposes with terminology, parasites are not differentiated from vectors throughout these resources. However, please appreciate their distinction when seeking additional information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"intro-quiz\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46ad37b1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-palette-color-12-color has-palette-color-6-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1346f3676fcf75bdf032dc82a939ff4d\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">Do you know how vectors affect animals?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-image:url('https:\/\/team.cfsph.iastate.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/EA-Intro-Quiz-Cover-Graphic.jpg');background-size:cover;background-position:center center;background-attachment:scroll;background-repeat:no-repeat;}.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column304_0c82cf-b6 kb-section-has-link\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:15%;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:15%;padding-left:0\"><a href=\"\/vectors\/#ct-popup-1102\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"859\"><strong>Take 5 minutes now to test your knowledge!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"#ct-popup-1102\" class=\"kb-section-link-overlay\" aria-label=\"Take 5 minutes now to test your knowledge!\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffa038bdeeea9b75e6f506a5e3a6182a\">Know What to Watch For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4f8cc12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p>Not all arthropods are vectors. Select the vectors below to learn more about where they live, how to detect them, and how to control vectors and prevent the pathogens they may transmit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-29bbf6d3 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/ticks\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/tick-icon.png\" alt=\"Tick\" class=\"wp-image-8370\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6ff0ed4e5d498ebff1b4930d13d80f3b\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/ticks\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"804\">Ticks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/mites\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/mite-icon.png\" alt=\"Mite\" class=\"wp-image-8368\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1db40e44cca040c8f1797a29a1646a7b\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/mites\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"911\">Mites<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/flies\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/fly-icon.png\" alt=\"Fly\" class=\"wp-image-8365\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f11258b49fd47ba384f985656c0b0dbb\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/flies\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"909\">Flies<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/mosquitoes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/mosquito-icon.png\" alt=\"Mosquito\" class=\"wp-image-8369\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-aadfa406d7fa9e8537d2ce804154d4ca\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/mosquitoes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"561\">Mosquitoes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/fleas\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/flea-icon.png\" alt=\"Flea\" class=\"wp-image-8364\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f585aba9ba3abff379420db3c1fa30c6\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/fleas\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"907\">Fleas<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/lice\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/lice-icon.png\" alt=\"Lice\" class=\"wp-image-8367\" style=\"width:100px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ea4ad15ac68fce7e08db7ff4a907f40f\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/lice\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"913\">Lice<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30778a02 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/kissing-bugs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/Assets\/kissing-bug-icon.png\" alt=\"Kissing Bug\" class=\"wp-image-8366\" style=\"width:100px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-42e2eb2e65eb559a6e68f3c41d0eab7e\" style=\"color:#7f7656\"><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/kissing-bugs\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"915\">Kissing Bugs<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.156), 16px);\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a16995278d519979a436441c571e8c9\">Send in Unusual Vectors for Identification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See an unusual bug? Submitting vectors to a diagnostic laboratory for identification helps experts know where vectors are living, what diseases may occur in an area, and which treatment and control measures will be most effective. In addition, prompt detection and response of foreign vectors may help limit or slow their spread. For tips, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/submit-vectors-for-identification\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"691\">How to Submit Vectors for Identification<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab8276c9f97ea9c7f28a27abadfdd440\">Control and Prevent Vector-Borne Diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Elimination of vectors is not always possible, but various control measures can lower disease risks for people and animals. Vector control requires a combination of methods to protect animals, humans, and the environment. For effective and sustainable approaches, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/vectors\/managing-disease-causing-vectors\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"725\">Considerations When Managing Vectors<\/a>. Targeted methods can be found in each of the vector sections above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"learn-more\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-palette-color-6-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc98664836599ba1a7c082994be759bc\">Learn More<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items304_c84892-d4:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items304_c84892-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items304_c84892-d4 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:16px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items304_c84892-d4 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{color:var(--theme-palette-color-11, 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_fe65d0-02 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_fe65d0-02\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_externalLink kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/infection-control\/routes\/#vector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFSPH: Vector-borne Exposure Routes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Handouts on controlling biting midges, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, and ticks<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_1c32b3-44 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_1c32b3-44\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_externalLink kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfsph.iastate.edu\/diseaseinfo\/?transmission%5B%5D=005&amp;lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFSPH: Vector-borne Disease Factsheets<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Resources on specific vector-borne diseases<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_6c5cbc-88 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_6c5cbc-88\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_externalLink kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vector-borne-diseases\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC: Vector-Borne Diseases<\/a> \u2013 Information about vector-borne diseases, including an A-Z index and prevention resources<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_ba62ae-a1 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_ba62ae-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_externalLink kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machtingerlab.com\/extension-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PennState Extension: Pests of Veterinary Importance<\/a> &#8211; Resources on ectoparasites affecting livestock, horses, and wildlife<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-304_2ed48f-5c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap 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