While Lyme disease gets the most attention – and affects the most people – there are other tick-borne bacteria and diseases that have also been found spreading in the U.S.

If you're not a fan of bugs, you might be in for a rough summer in Iowa. A mild winter and wet spring could mean more mosquitos and other bugs.

Kulick: Prevention is the best medicine. Thinking ahead to try to avoid both tick and mosquito issues will pay off in the long run.