Vector-Borne Disease Information Center - Babe Winkelman's Good Fishing & Outdoor Secrets

Welcome to Babe Winkelman’s
Vector-Borne Disease Information Center

A complete guide on how you and your family can avoid the harmful and sometimes deadly effects of vector-borne diseases that can plague people’s lives for years!

Problems

What problems are ticks causing and what is their effect on us?

Major Vector-Borne Illnesses

Lyme disease is not the only tick-borne illness to worry about. Check here for lists of tick-borne illnesses, the symptoms, and how to handle treatments.

Pets and Vectors

Ticks can’t fly so how do they move around? The answer is other animals such as rabbits, deer, mice, and even your own trusted furry friend! Pets are the most common way ticks gain access to a home.

Vector Stories

Learn more about people’s encounters with ticks and their diseases through first-hand stories and documentaries.

Problems and Solutions

Got a tick problem that needs a solution? Check out what problems these pesky parasites are causing and how you can solve them or submit your own tick problem to our experts.

Culprits

What problems are ticks causing and what is their effect on us?

What Tick Species to Look For

Only a handful of tick species transmit diseases and this page covers the three most common tick-threats: Deer Ticks, Dog Ticks, Lone Star Ticks, and Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks.

Current Tick Activity

This is a map created by Tickspotters containing the current tick activity for regions throughout the US.

Vector News

This is an archive of the most notable news articles, blog posts, and scientific discovery involving the growing epidemic of ticks across the country and even the world.

Solutions

How do you fight back against tick threats?

Total Vector Protection

This page contains vital information to help you and your family prevent and avoid tick-borne diseases.

Post Tick Bite Guide

This page contains a step-by-step guide on what to do after discovering a latched tick on your body.

Found a Tick?
Get it Tested with TickReport™

Order a comprehensive TickReport™ and determine what disease-causing bacterium that tick may be carrying including microbes that leads to Lyme disease.