A new report from Halton Public Health shows that blacklegged ticks, known to carry Lyme disease, are turning up in greater numbers across the region. More of them are testing positive, too.

After removing a tick, place it in a container with rubbing alcohol to kill it before discarding. Then you can use the ...

Whether it’s a long walk in the woods or a quick trip to check on plants in the backyard garden, going outside to connect ...

Anyone looking to enjoy a camping trip this summer should be mindful of bugs, both for annoyance and safety reasons. Luckily, ...

As tick season comes into full swing, the Haywood County Development Services is offering free insect repellent with DEET and ...

As tick season comes into full swing, the Haywood County Development Services is offering free insect repellent with DEET and ...

The Midwest has seen an increase in tick numbers this year. The most common ticks found in Sioux Falls are the American dog ticks and deer ticks.

Increases in deer and tick populations in the regions around New York or any other city can lead to an increased number of ...

The number of reported ticks is higher this year compared to others. The Midwest has seen an increase in tick numbers this ...

Wet conditions in the spring and early summer have created an ideal breeding environment for mosquitoes in Central PA. Here's ...

There’s also a hidden health hazard that can significantly increase the likelihood of injury, turning a barbecue into an ...

Nationwide, the data shows that this year, for every 100,000 people who go to the ER, 268 of them are for tick bites. While that may seem small, it’s a big jump from previous years. That rate is up ...