Confirming many concerns about disease discovery in new areas, CAPC says ticks and mosquitoes remain the principal transmitters of pet and human vector-borne diseases. The 2022 CAPC forecast warns that vector-borne diseases will all pose higher-than-average risks across much of the country this year.
CAPC’s 30-day Pet Parasite Forecast Maps complement the annual forecast and serve to alert the pet care community of impending outbreaks monthly in every U.S. county. The only organization to forecast flea activity across the United States CAPC updates the Flea Forecast Maps daily. This tool displays flea activity nationally based on environmental conditions as well as a compelling time-lapse video demonstrating the incidence of fleas over the previous year.
Source: CAPC, March 3, 2022. Link. Heartworm, Lyme, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis will all pose higher-than-average risks across much of the country this year.
INSIGHTS: Great tools like these can help team members understand disease risks and make excellent opportunities to educate animal owners and the public. Consider sharing the resources with local media on a routine basis.