You may start seeing a few men and women in green jump suits this week in our local parks, but don't be alarmed, they are just controlling our flea, tick and lice population in squirrels.  

Diseases caused by ticks, mosquitoes and fleas have tripled in recent years, according to the CDC. In 2016, there were more than 25,000 confirmed cases of Lyme disease, which is spread by ticks. Northern Nevadans should certainly be aware of ticks, but shouldn't panic.

Talking about ticks can make your skin crawl - for good reason. A tick bite could lead to a scary disease that can be hard to diagnosis. Lyme disease is not often on the radar here in Nevada. However, a young lady who grew up here went years without knowing she had it. How Kendelle Abts is raising awareness about being "ticked" in Health Watch.