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Ticks giving you the ick? What you should — and shouldn’t — do if you, your child or pet get bitten
Warmer weather means an uptick in ticks. If you, your child or pet get bitten, here's what you should and shouldn't do.
Emerging tick species in CT found to carry rare bacteria that can be deadly, officials say
An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a discovery that has alarmed state biologists as the tick continues to increase its ...
'We're seeing higher rates of disease': Tick populations surge in Tri-State
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - As May marks Tick Awareness Month, experts are sounding the alarm over a significant increase in tick ...
Report shows first evidence of longhorned tick infection in CT in recent years
A new report by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) shows evidence of an invasive longhorned tick infected ...
New Tick-Borne Illness Expands To MD: What To Know
Experts say the disease is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Here's what to know in Maryland.
Animal hospitals report a lot of tick activity, suggest prevention medication for pets
Andrea Quiner walks her dog, Jack, every day in their Thornton neighborhood. She was surprised when Jack recently came home ...