Human encounters with ticks are skyrocketing as climate change and other factors expand their territory and swell their numbers. New York is home to about 30 tick types, including the blacklegged ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings. The summer can be wonderful, but all too ...

Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

Summer is the time of year best known for beaches, vacationing and hanging out with loved ones. And if your version of summer includes ample time outdoors, summer is best known for one more thing: ...

An estimated 476,000 new cases of Lyme disease are reported each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And with rising temperatures allowing the tick population to expand ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As the temperature rises, so do your chances of getting a tick bite. The Taney County Health Department shares ways to treat a bite. Most ticks are known for spreading Lyme ...

A white and black chicken with it's mouth open standing in a leafy area with another chicken in the background. - Gagarin Iurii/Shutterstock Ticks in yards pose serious problems. They can carry ...

As the temperature heats up, so does insect activity. But don’t let buzzing pests put a damper on your outdoor fun. With a few smart tactics, you can minimize bug bites and enjoy a more comfortable ...

Ticks in yards pose serious problems. They can carry illnesses like Lyme disease, making outdoor spaces risky for humans and pets. These pests thrive in grass, leaf litter, and shaded areas, turning ...