According to Huynh, covering as much of the skin as possible when outdoors is the best defense against tick bites. However, ...

Shutterstock Image While the warmer weather brings beautiful flowers and sunshine, it also brings a host of unwanted things.

Researchers at Washington University identified the first invasive longhorned tick ever found in suburban St. Louis County, the university said on Thursday. The sesame-seed-sized arachnid is ...

Ticks can pose a serious threat, but there are home remedies to help repel them. One such remedy can be found in your kitchen ...

Researchers at Washington University identified the first invasive longhorned tick ever found in suburban St. Louis County, the university said on Thursday. The sesame-seed-sized arachnid is ...

Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded areas. Not only do these parasitic arachnids give you the creeps, but ticks can carry an array of diseases.