Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are most active in late spring, summer, and early fall. Tick ...

The Toledo Area Sanitary District provides mosquito control throughout Lucas County and this year, there adding a program focused on ticks.

Summer isn’t all fun and games — it’s also the time of year when creepy crawlers, such as mosquitoes and ticks, come out to play. As a result, one mom is urging parents to thoroughly check their ...

Lyme disease is on the rise in Michigan and Ohio and health agencies are taking action, trying to increase awareness of the disease.

When home do a tick check, search around your knees, underarms, behind your ears, and your crotch. Also, check your pets if ...

ER visits for tick bites are nearing record highs in the US this summer, with children and seniors most at risk. Experts blame climate change, rising tick populations, and urban spread.

According to Mather, the best ways to prevent tick bites are wearing long, tight-fitting clothing, tucking your shirt into your pants, and tucking your pants into your socks when spending time ...

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

Emergency departments across the U.S. are reporting a sharp rise in tick bite cases, with July marking the highest number of visits since 2017, according to recent data from the CDC, ABC News reported ...

Everyone has their way of avoiding them. Whether it’s bug spray, or wearing long sleeves and pants, precautions are needed ...

A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could help spread awareness about tick-born illnesses amid one of the worst seasons for tick bites.