May marks Lyme Disease Awareness Month, drawing attention to the potential severity of this tick-borne illness. Breanne Postelmeyer's encounter with Lyme disease began with right-sided numbness at age ...

Gardeners often worry when grasshopper season returns because they notice that the bugs invade their plants. Here are some ...

Mosquitoes carry a number of diseases and viruses, with some being fatal. Here's what to know about illnesses and how to ...

The first human case of West Nile virus in the 2025 season in North Dakota has been confirmed in Burleigh County, according ...

Camping can provide friends and families with plenty of memories but these key details could make or break you trip outdoors.

With warm weather, tick season is in full swing. Before you hit the trails or your backyard, make sure you are prepared to ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

As this summer beckons more people outside, public health officials are recommending the following steps to fight tick bites and their related illnesses.

The Allegheny Mountain Woodland Association will hold its annual meeting and picnic on Saturday, June 14, followed by a free educational workshop: “Fight the Bite: Protecting Yourself from Ticks and ...

The Allegheny County Health Department’s vector control specialist, Nick Baldauf, is kicking off mosquito and tick ...

Kulick: Prevention is the best medicine. Thinking ahead to try to avoid both tick and mosquito issues will pay off in the long run.

Learn about an unlikely strategy for repelling ticks that involves a compound secreted by the skin of donkeys, which may help ...