Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

Black-legged ticks, like the adult female pictured, are found throughout South Carolina ... which can grow from the size of a poppyseed to more than a half inch. The American dog tick, black-legged ...

The American dog tick, black-legged tick, brown dog tick and lone star ticks are all found throughout the state. The Gulf Coast tick is also common around all but the northwest corner of South ...

The American dog tick can be found throughout Virginia and can carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which affects humans and dogs.

A silent invader, barely visible to the naked eye, is rapidly multiplying across the American landscape, raising urgent alarms among scientists, farmers, and public health officials. This isn't just ...

Tick and Mosquito Control without Spraying Master Gardeners and Naturalists take the long view of pest control.

A long-acting flea and tick treatment from Merck Animal Health has earned approval for dogs at least six months old from the ...