Tick bites often go unnoticed at first, but they can carry serious health risks. These tiny parasites can carry diseases such ...

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Temperatures are heating up and spring is here. That means cases of tick-borne illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, are on the rise across the country. Natasha Wright an ...

Finding ticks out in the woods is kind of par for the course, but when you find them in your yard, it’s a far worse situation, indeed. Ticks in yards can be caused by many factors, but no matter how ...

Do you think that if you don’t go in the woods, you can avoid ticks? Think again. Ticks have now been found in parks, lawns, and they even climb buildings. Ticks are active as long as the temperature ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Avoiding tick bites is high priority for anyone who spends time outdoors, whether in their backyard or on a backcountry trail. Unfortunately, ...

Diseases contracted via ticks have been reported in all 50 states, and about 15 states consider ticks an endemic problem, namely northeastern regions like New York and Connecticut. At least 15 species ...

Ticks are everywhere, and they’re not going to go away, according to a Virginia Tech entomologist. Warmer summers mean that there is a longer growing season and longer time for animals, who are ...

Ticks don’t just go away in the winter. Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, and research shows that tick-borne diseases are on the rise in people and dogs. According to the ...

As climate change profoundly alters ecosystems in North America, a small parasite is wreaking havoc: the winter tick. This ...