Ticks certainly fall into that category with their disease-carrying, blood-sucking tendencies that impact both humans and pets. Once they’ve found a host—be it a furry companion, child, or even ...

Infusing your yard with sunlight is a natural way to deter them from rudely entering your space. “ Trim large bushes, trees, ...

Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer ...

Healthbeat reports tick populations are rising in the Northeast, raising tick-borne disease risks. Here’s how to stay safe.

Q: Where do ticks live? Beati: Ticks live on all continents: They parasitize reptiles, mammals, birds and even (rarely) amphibians. They are not associated with water environments, with the exception ...

There are about 30 different species of ticks in Colorado, with tick activity peaking in spring and early summer, ...

Lone star ticks don't spread Lyme disease, but they can transmit other serious diseases and are linked to a mysterious meat allergy. And the threat is growing.

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

The American dog tick and the brown dog tick are also responsible for spreading the Rocky Mountain spotted fever. There are 250 to 1,200 cases reported in the U.S. annually. How to prevent tick bites ...