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Nearly invisible pests that plague Floridians every summer are accurately called “no-see-ums,” but are also known as “biting ...
Bird feeders don't just attract our fine feathered friends - they also draw pesky chigger bugs. Fortunately, there are several ways to keep these critters away.
Tick bite ER visits increase across US as summer continues While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, according to CDC data.
While tick bites increase every summer, with another small spike in the fall, 2025's numbers are the worst since 2019, according to the CDC.
Emergency rooms across the country are seeing a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July 2025 already hitting the highest number of tick-related ER visits since 2017 -- and the month is only a ...
How to protect yourself from tick bites: Virginia Department of Health shares tips Stay safe this tick season with prevention, education: Remember to check for ticks in armpits, groin area, ears, ...
A tick bite can look like a red, swollen area on your skin. There may also be a bull's eye around the bite. Sometimes, the tick will still be attached to you.
According to the CDC, emergency room visits for tick bites in the Northeast are at their highest levels in at least five years.