Deer ticks — also called black-legged ticks — are tiny in their larvae stage, but just as deadly as adult deer ticks. Be aware of their minimal size. Graphic courtesy of CDC After Wednesday, we know ...

Michigan is seeing more cases of tick-borne disease, but simple actions can minimize the risk this summer.

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

As the weather warms, Ohioans are heeding the call of the wild. But with that comes a higher chance of coming in contact with ...

Deer ticks that can carry Lyme disease are very tiny, as shown here scaled on a dime in their various 24 months of life stages. Photo courtesy of CDC With hunting season in full swing, the threat of ...

If you love exploring the great outdoors, you will no doubt be aware of the dangers that ticks pose. These blood-sucking critters can latch onto the skin of dogs, cats, and humans, and are ...

Summer is almost here, and the bugs are arriving, too: The warmer weather has brought new concerns about midges, ticks and much-disdained spotted lanternflies. Here’s what to know about possible ...

Key takeaway: New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that hospital visits related to tick bites are on the rise: out of every 100,000 emergency room (ER) visits in ...

Over the last 45 years, Long Island has become a hotbed for ticks and an epicenter for the diseases they can carry, such as ...