Tennessee has entered peak tick season and according to experts, this year could be one of the worst on record. The Centers ...

Here’s what to know about these parasites. You typically don’t encounter as many insects while you’re outdoors in winter as you do the rest of the year. But that doesn’t mean everything that bites is ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...

Tick season is officially here. A recent population boom of white-footed mice has led to an increase in ticks in the Northeast, which feed on mice blood and can acquire the bacteria that cause Lyme ...

CDC data shows an increase in tick-related emergency department visits this spring. What this means and how to stay safe from ...

When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to dress appropriately, use insect repellent and avoid tall grass to avoid a tick bite, the the Cleveland Clinic and Centers for ...