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 small ...

Growing up in upstate New York near an area notorious for ticks, Olivia Abrams contracted Lyme disease without ever noticing a tick on her body. It was later discovered that the tick responsible for ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...

Ticks are back in season, and Ohio has more of them than ever before. While these blood-sucking insects don't deliver painful bites, they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, viruses, and other ...

It's tick season ad those tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family member. Just because a tick lands on ...

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With warm weather and longer days also comes the beginning of tick season. Tick season has already started in many parts of the U.S. and if you like being outdoors, you should be taking precautions.

Deep in their bellies, ticks carry diseases like Lyme Disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Spotted Mountain Fever.