In Nebraska, mosquitoes and ticks can thrive and carry diseases such as West Nile Virus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease. Public health professionals will provide an overview of the mosquitoes and ticks found in the state, their diseases, how they are transmitted, risks for contracting, and how you can protect yourself and your family from these risks. Local public health resources will be provided, giving you ways to gather additional information on these diseases.