If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a ...

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...

Q. You’ve written about treating chigger bites, but you should really think about prevention. We live in the country. When ...

Ticks are out and about with this warm weather, and Lyme disease is a concern along with a bigger threat in the region, ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

“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 ...

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

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

Some repellents are made with essential oils instead of chemicals. Oils like lemon eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, ...

To prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease, shower and check for ticks soon after being outdoors, dry clothes on high heat, treat clothing and gear with permethrin, protect pets ...