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 ...

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.

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

Treat clothing with permethrin, which kills ticks on contact. Do not use permethrin directly on skin. Tick prevention for pets is available both over the counter and from your veterinarian.

As outdoor activities begin to ramp up ahead of summer, Connecticut officials announced Tuesday that they confirmed the first U.S. case of the invasive longhorned tick carrying Ehrlichia chaffeensi… ...