“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...

When home do a tick check, search around your knees, underarms, behind your ears, and your crotch. Also, check your pets if ...

Black-legged/deer tick The black-legged/deer tick is not as common as other species but is more likely to infect you if it bites. One of the illnesses it can cause is Lyme disease, a bacterial ...

Rattlesnakes, bison, spiders and ticks are among the deadliest animals in Kansas highlighted in an entry on the WorldAtlas ...

There are many different species of ticks found globally and only some spread germs that can make people sick. A main worry is blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks, which can spread Lyme ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

A main worry is blacklegged ticks, also called deer ticks, which can spread Lyme disease. Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, the ticks are now present over a wider range.

A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health ...

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.