This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both ...

A black legged tick, also known as a deer tick. If it seems like ticks are everywhere these days, that’s because they are. There are many different types of ticks that have adapted for a variety of ...

A close-up shot of a tick moving across someone's pants - Rbkomar/Getty Images While we often think of ticks as creatures lurking in the wild, their eggs can make themselves at home in the most ...

Ticks are small bugs that can carry a variety of bacteria or viruses, including Lyme disease. Though there are many types of ticks, two carry Lyme disease and are identifiable by their color and ...

Finding ticks out in the woods is kind of par for the course, but when you find them in your yard, it’s a far worse situation, indeed. Ticks in yards can be caused by many factors, but no matter how ...

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Ticks are so small that it's easy to miss when they bite. But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you ...

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Ticks can be tough to spot. So tough that you may not even know one bit you. But pictures of tick bites — and knowing a little about their behavior — can help you identify their marks. While ticks are ...

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. It’s common to notice a sudden itch or ...

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is asking people to watch for lone star ticks and submit pictures and information by email at [email protected]. During routine tick surveillance ...