This week brings awareness to a small, but diseased insect

TOPEKA (KSNT) - It's tick awareness week. Ticks are active year-round, but this is peak season. 

One thing to keep in mind is that you and your pets can get diseases from ticks, so it's essential to stay aware. 

Some things you can do at home to avoid ticks are

• Keep your lawn mowed.
• Clean up leaves, debris, and clutter.
• Buy tick repellent and sprays.

KSNT 27 News spoke with Terry Fritz, the owner of Mosquito Joe Topeka-Lawrence...