TULSA, Okla. — Ticks transmit various pathogens, making them key disease carriers. With warmer weather approaching, it is crucial to learn how to protect against tick-borne illnesses. Different ...

You're not imagining it: Tick season is especially bad this year. According to data collected by The Wall Street Journal, nationwide emergency-room visits for tick bites are the highest since 2019, ...

MAYVILLE, NY – Warmer weather is upon us and it is a great time of year to get outside and explore the natural beauty of our community, the Chautauqua County Health Department encourages residents to ...

Use a repellent containing DEET. There are plenty of products available in all kinds of formulations. Some liquid ...

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — Health officials are advising residents to take precautions as West Virginia has been designated as a high-incidence Lyme disease state since 2017. The bacterial infection is ...

FARGO — For Ricky Eden and his friend Dejan, they're happy to get back on the Island Park tennis courts on a sunny Sunday, June 21, but while they're swinging away, they know bugs could come out at ...

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife encourages Ohioans to be cautious while enjoying the outdoors this summer and take action to minimize contact with ticks, according ...

Virginians should take proper precautions when venturing outdoors as tick season heats up in warmer months. In Virginia, tick exposure can occur year-round. The state ranks in the top 10 for tickborne ...

Now here's an idea I wouldn't have considered for getting ticks out of your clothes after spending time outdoors. Hilary Stoltman-or "H.P.," as he's known to his friends-of Thief River Falls called ...

You’ve found a tick attached to your skin and pulled it off. Now what do you do with it? A Tulsa dermatologist recommends you send it off to be tested — both for your peace of mind and for a growing ...