How to identify bug bites 1. Bees While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t ...

Temperatures are rising, days are getting longer, and flowers are blooming again. Tick season is officially upon us. There are several tick species throughout the U.S., but two of the most common ...

Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days. Lyme disease is still the best known and most common disease spread by ticks in Virginia, but there are others ...

Ohio has seen an increase in tick populations and wider distribution in the state in recent years. Blacklegged ticks, the primary carriers of Lyme disease, are active year-round in Ohio ...

the smallest and youngest ticks, have made a big impact on people who encounter them, whether they are running or hiking. Causing an intense itch, those bitten mistakenly think they are chiggers.

Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) can cause brain inflammation and, in rare cases, develop into a very serious condition. There is no cure for TBE, but it is possible to get vaccinated. Lyme disease is ...

Early treatment with antibiotics can decrease the risk of serious complications. “Preventing tick bites is the best way to prevent tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease and anaplasmosis ...

But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.

(WYTV) – Beware the tick! Be careful when you’re outside this summer — a bite can mean a rash, fever, headache or fatigue, or all of them. Tuck in your clothing, wear long-sleeved shirts ...

LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to avoid tick bites while enjoying the outdoors. Tick-borne diseases, ...