Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...

Close-up of a tick on a blade of grass - Fhm/Getty Images Spending time outdoors for work or leisure can pose the risk of tick bites, especially between spring and early fall when these parasitic ...

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 ...

Sunny weather is finally here, but this also means tick season has begun. It's time to check yourself and your pets for these major pests. On top of being nuisance, these small insects carry a variety ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks every year, and with tick-borne illnesses on the rise, health officials are urging residents to be cautious this summer. According to new information ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. 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 ...