Peak tick season has arrived in Tennessee. Here’s where ticks are most common, the diseases they can spread and how to ...

Tick season is shaping up to be exceptionally "bad" this year. What that means and what you can do about it.

Ticks are small insects that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, thriving in wooded or grassy areas. These pests can spread diseases, cause allergies, and lead to anemia in ...

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 ...

It can be jarring to get a tick bite, especially when the pest is still attached. But there is a right and wrong way to ...

When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to dress appropriately, use insect repellent and avoid tall ...

Whether you’re hiking, picnicking, or working in your garden, ticks are a year-round risk in the South. These blood suckers find a host by sensing odors, heat, vibrations, and shadows or by “questing” ...

Early-season tick bites have been driving more people to emergency rooms since 2017, and Virginia, along with several other ...

Have you spotted any dark, grain-sized bugs on you or your pets in recent weeks, either after a muggy walk through the woods or a simple trip to the backyard? There's a good chance it's a tick. The ...

Lone star ticks are associated with Alpha-gal syndrome, a rare allergic reaction to mammal meat.