WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

Ticks tend to be smaller than a pencil eraser, but they can cause big health problems. A bite from a tick can lead to Lyme disease, or the lesser-known Powassan virus. Check for ticks after spending ...

St. Joseph County in Indiana has documented more cases of Lyme disease in humans than any other county in the state. It takes 48 hours for a tick to transmit Lyme disease to a human. Ticks can be ...

The number of Lyme disease cases in the United States continues to skyrocket. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (CDC), insurance records suggest that each year approximately 476 ...

This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both you and your pets.

We'll also tell you how to prevent ticks from latching on to your furry friends in the first place. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events. When ...

Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...

Longer summers and shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating longer life cycles for native arachnids, including bloodsucking ticks.

Outdoor enthusiasts and dog owners have a common enemy in the wild: ticks. The bloodsucking parasites come in different varieties, but tend to be especially pervasive in certain parts of natural ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – With more people spending time outside during the pandemic, doctors say it’s important to keep an eye out for ticks – which can transmit Lyme disease. “It’s actually good ...