Ticks are a danger in Virginia and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Use EPA-registered insect repellents on skin and clothing, but follow product label ...

There's lots of old folk wisdom about removing ticks that's actually less safe. Here's the best way to remove a tick.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. No one wants to worry about summer illnesses, but there are certain diseases that spread in the warm weather because of tick bites ...

Tick happens. An expert weighs in on preventing tick bites—and what to do if you find a tick on you.

Kentucky's top ticks include deer ticks, dog ticks and Lone star ticks. These ticks transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and AGS. Tick checks, protective clothing and prompt removal ...

It's tick season now, and Lyme disease feels one bite away. Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest ...

Summer has arrived, and with it increased risk of tick exposure. Places to watch out for include wooded areas and patches with tall grass and bushes, explains Dr. Goudarz Molaei, research scientist ...