CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Temperatures are heating up and spring is here. That means cases of tick-borne illnesses, particularly Lyme disease, are on the rise across the country. Natasha Wright an ...

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...

Ticks have evolved different techniques to survive winter. They stay deep down in the leaf litter close to the forest floor ...

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 ...

Ticks are everywhere, and they’re not going to go away, according to a Virginia Tech entomologist. Warmer summers mean that there is a longer growing season and longer time for animals, who are ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Avoiding tick bites is high priority for anyone who spends time outdoors, whether in their backyard or on a backcountry trail. Unfortunately, ...

A Lone Star tick is placed next to a dime for size comparison. The Lone Star carries several diseases, and its bite can cause a long-lasting allergy to red meat in some people. (Submitted photo / Joe ...

Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.

Ticks don’t just go away in the winter. Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, and research shows that tick-borne diseases are on the rise in people and dogs. According to the ...