Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They ...

A deadly virus, transmitted through tick bites, killed one and hospitalized two others as of June, Wisconsin health officials ...

Dr. Sarah Short, an associate professor of entomology at Ohio State University, points out that not everyone faces the same risk from mosquitoes. It depends ...

In today’s Health Alert, a warning for anyone planning to enjoy the outdoors this holiday weekend. Ticks are active, and the ...

Explore outdoors safely by taking steps to prevent Lyme disease as experts urge prevention amid high case numbers in ...

Rattlesnakes, bison, spiders and ticks are among the deadliest animals in Kansas highlighted in an entry on the WorldAtlas ...

Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean fine-tipped tweezers. If fine-tipped tweezers are not ...

With the right preventative care, you can protect your puppy from suffering the health issues that fleas and tick bites cause ...

Summer is here, and that means ticks are, too. Why it matters: Ticks, which are most active in warmer seasons, transmit Lyme ...

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

The Ohio Department of Health said 185 cases of Lyme disease have been reported in Hamilton County over the last 25 years.