Learn about Illinois' most common tick species, the diseases they carry, and tips to prevent tick bites this season.

According to tick expert Thomas Mather, spraying shoes with permethrin can help prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of ...

The tick that causes Lyme disease can also spread babesiosis—and researchers fear doctors in the mid-Atlantic don’t know ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Spending time outside in nature, especially in woody areas, increases one's chances of getting a tick. The Illinois ...

(WPVI) -- It's the start of tick season in Pennsylvania ... The key is to minimize exposed skin.

And that’s for the simple reason that ticks burrow into the skin. So, if you’ve got a long-coated dog breed, the ticks can get hidden and easily missed. Those are the breeds you really need to ...

THE PROBLEM THOUGH, WITH REMOVING TICKS IS NOT TO BE GROSS HERE, BUT YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE WHOLE THING BECAUSE IT KIND OF BURIES ITS HEAD UNDER YOUR SKIN. SO IF YOU LEAVE THAT BEHIND ...

As Duncan came to, she noticed that his tanned skin was tinged with yellow ... by microscopic parasites carried by black-legged ticks. The test came back positive not just for babesiosis ...