Arguably one of the most annoying parts of summer are the ticks. Not only are they obnoxious and gross, they can also be ...

Rates of tick bite-associated visits to emergency departments are slightly up from last year at 79 visits for tick bites per 10,000 ED visits.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a total of 10 human West Nile Virus disease ...

The Environmental Working Group has released their annual "dirty dozen" report for 2025, and some new items have made their ...

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. ...

Spinach takes top dishonors in the 2025 “Dirty Dozen” list of nonorganic fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide ...

In many regions of the US mosquito season has gotten longer, which researcher say poses a risk of disease outbreak ...

It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts ...

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here's what you need to know about ticks - and the diseases they carry ...

Permethrin can be used to treat boots ... You can tumble dry your clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks. Additionally, dogs are especially susceptible to tick bites ...

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

Keep your summers safe and fun by avoiding these nasty outdoor hazards in Wisconsin, from deer ticks to poison sumac.