A species of tick that could spread diseases to people, pets and livestock was recently identified for the first time in ...

The first new invasive tick to be found in the U.S. in 50 years, the critters may be able to spread disease and are found in nine states.

With nicer weather, more people are likely to spend time in nature — which could mean being bitten by a tick. There are some simple preventative steps to take, like wearing bug repellent; tucking your ...

LymeLnk founder Eva Scarano, who has battled the tick-borne illness, hopes to increase public awareness and education to ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for an approximately 470-acre wildfire burning in southern ...

While it would be nice to think that doing something as simple as planting a few geraniums around your yard would help to keep your outdoor areas free from ticks, sadly, this is unlikely to be all ...

CONSUMER REPORTS: Tick-free yard As temperatures rise and climate patterns shift, the tick season starts earlier, lasts longer, and reaches places it hasn’t before, including your backyard.

QUÉBEC - Quebec’s Health Department is warning people to stay vigilant about tick and mosquito bites as summer begins. The department says ticks and mosquitoes can carry Lyme disease, West Nile ...

QUÉBEC - Quebec's Health Department is warning people to stay vigilant about tick and mosquito bites as summer begins.

According to the state tick biologist, tick populations are difficult to control. "We don't have a lot of great options in our toolbox," Kennedy said.