Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ticks and the diseases they vector or transmit are an increasing public health threat to Ohio. In my 29 years as a veterinarian, ...

As colder weather settles in around New Jersey, creepy crawlers such as ticks may not be on residents' minds. However, Matthew Aardema, an associate professor of biology at Montclair State University, ...

First and foremost, it is crucial to do all you can to avoid tick bites as this is the best defense against tick-borne diseases. To begin with, it is important to know where to expect ticks. Ticks ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

DETROIT – As people take advantage of the summer weather and all that the outdoors has to offer, it’s important to remember that it is tick season. Tick populations have steadily increased over the ...

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. There are science-backed ways to stay safe from potentially infectious bugs, ...

Tick-borne diseases, including Lyme, are on the rise in Michigan. Preventing tick bites is the best way to avoid catching these diseases. Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, can spread Lyme ...

I’ve been enjoying the unseasonably cool weather we’ve had these past few weeks, though I know not everyone agrees with me. I don’t generally enjoy the hot and humid weather our summers bring, despite ...

Ticks and the diseases they vector or transmit are an increasing public health threat to Ohio. In my 29 years as a veterinarian, the last ten with Ohio State University Extension, I have seen us go ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As colder weather settles in around New Jersey, creepy crawlers such as ticks may not be on residents' minds. However, Matthew ...