Vector Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. What disease is caused by a blacklegged tick?
  2. 6. Tiger What black‑and‑white striped mosquito species is common in NC?
  3. 8. What arthropod is listed as a common vector in North Carolina?
  4. 9. What circular rash is commonly associated with Lyme disease?
  5. 11. What mosquito‑borne disease is spread by Asian Tiger mosquitoes and birds?
  6. 13. What treatment can be applied to clothing and gear for protection?
Down
  1. 1. What tick‑borne condition can cause an allergy to red meat?
  2. 2. Cap It only takes enough water to fill one of these for a mosquito to lay eggs.
  3. 4. What insect is listed alongside ticks as a major disease vector?
  4. 5. What type of pathogen can vectors carry besides viruses?
  5. 7. Vector‑borne illnesses range from mild to what?
  6. 10. What chemical is recommended in insect repellent?
  7. 12. Star What tick species is associated with Alpha‑gal syndrome?