Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and tick-borne illnesses.

Ticks are a common risk for Pennsylvania outdoorsmen. Statistically, the Keystone State is one of the highest-risk states ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—The Virginia Department of Health is tracking a surge in visits to the emergency room and urgent care for tick bites and illnesses related to them.

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Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and ...

Should you spot one on you (or your dog), here’s how to remove it safely and report it to a national database, according to ...

Most people are familiar with the dangerous snakes and spiders in Delaware. But there are other critters to worry about.

When ticks bite us, they release thousands of proteins through their saliva. Could a vaccine for the right ones stop ticks ...

While most cases of bug bites can be managed at home, some symptoms are more serious and should prompt patients to seek ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their ...

If you are an outdoorsmen or anyone who works or plays in the outdoors, this article is a must read for you.

As summertime family activities are in full swing, simultaneously, so is tick season. And while most tick bites are harmless, ...