It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

How to identify bug bites 1. Bees While bees make most people scream, thrash their arms, and run, the ‘lil buzzers aren’t really out to get you. In fact, they’d rather not bother with you at all, ...

By Sean Lawrence West Virginia University When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters happen. There are now five types of ticks found in Ohio. The four ...

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Summer is the peak season for these five ailments that range from minor to deadly. The best way to deal with them is to avoid ...

A June 16th New York Times article shared some of the challenges of changing tick behavior and the expansion of tick types ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains how to spot, avoid and remove ticks from yourself during warmer months in Texas.