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Nia Okonkwo, RN, is a county public health nurse managing vector-borne illness surveillance. She entered local government service after working in hospital infection control, following undergraduate nursing studies at Georgetown University. She conducts patient case follow-ups and leads public education sessions on tick-bite prevention.

Why Do Ticks Need Blood for Their Life Cycle?
Do Midges Bite Humans? Symptoms, Relief, and Prevention
Do Leeches Have Teeth? The Anatomy of Their Bite
Are Bot Flies Dangerous? Symptoms, Risks, and Prevention
Do Ticks Glow Under UV Light for Detection?
Do Ticks Shed? The Molting Process Explained
Can Bed Bugs Hear? How They Sense Vibrations
Do Ticks Blow in the Wind? How They Get Around
Do Ticks Shed Their Shell? The Process Explained
Can Nymph Lice Lay Eggs? The Life Cycle Explained
What Do Ticks Eat? The Blood-Feeding Life Cycle
What Do Ticks Eat Other Than Blood?
Are Gulf Coast Ticks Dangerous to Humans?
Do Mites Suck Blood? Which Species and Health Risks
Do Onions Repel Mosquitoes? What the Science Says
Why Can’t You Feel Mosquitoes Land on You?
Are There Bot Flies in the US? Signs, Symptoms, and Prevention
Does Soap Kill Ticks? The Science and Limitations
Can Louse Flies Affect Humans? Bites, Risks, and Removal
Do Ticks in Colorado Carry Lyme Disease?
What Insect Lays Eggs in Human Skin?
How to Check Your Hair and Scalp for Ticks
Do Mosquitoes Like Hand Sanitizer?
Is Moth Dust Dangerous? The Real Health Risks
What Happens If a Tick Dies While Attached?
Why Do Bugs Bite Ankles and Lower Legs?
Do Ticks Go in Your Hair and What Should You Do?
Are Botflies Dangerous to Humans and Animals?
Are Centipedes in California Dangerous? Species, Bites & Prevention
Can Mosquitoes Lay Eggs in a Human Body?