If the thought of creepy crawlies sends shivers down your spine, fair warning: Tick season is upon us. According to a report by ...

More ticks have been found active in Ohio. Here's are the hot spots and common species in Ohio, how to prevent bites, and what to do if you're bitten.

According to state tick experts, Risa Pesapane, associate professor in ecosystem and wildlife health, and Timothy McDermott, ...

Ticks have become more common in Ohio over the past few decades. Ticks carry a variety of diseases that can be debilitating if left untreated. There are multiple species of ticks in Ohio ...

Health officials shift focus to Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever as milder winters allow more ticks to survive ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of ...

Tick-borne diseases, like Lyme disease, are rapidly rising in Ohio as the parasite spreads to more places across the state. Last month, health officials across Appalachian Ohio gathered for the ...

Spring has officially sprung in Central Ohio, which means outdoor activities will soon start ramping up. Unfortunately, outside is where ticks lie in wait. The little arachnids crawl to the top of ...