RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - State public health officials are warning that tick-borne and mosquito-borne diseases will ramp up as the spring season is underway. Last year, 750 cases of the diseases were reported in North Carolina.

"Ticks and mosquitoes are very common in our state, and they carry bacteria and viruses that can cause serious infections," said Carl Williams, State Public Health Veterinarian in a news release. "The good news is that many of these infections can be prevented by following some basic control measures."

Gov. Pat McCrory issued a proclamation declaring April Tick and Mosquito Awareness Month. The official proclamation can be found at http://www.governor.state.nc.us/newsroom/proclamation/20150401/tick-and-mosquito-awareness-month.

Tick-borne diseases include lyme disease, ehrichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Mosquito-borne diseases include dengue, lacrosse encepalities, malaria, and chikyngunya.