Insect-borne diseases are mostly spread by ticks in Broome County, but mosquitoes can also spread diseases. Broome County Health Department educates the community on how to prevent insect-borne diseases. We also provide free resources to community members, such as tick removal kits. If you want to learn more or get a tick removal kit, call us at 607-778-2847.
Tick removal kits can be found in Broome County at the following locations:
To learn more about a specific disease, check out the links below.
Diseases Spread by Ticks
- Anaplasmosis
- Babesiosis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Lyme Disease
- Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes