According to tick expert Thomas Mather, spraying shoes with permethrin can help prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of ...

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

Concerned about ticks? Get the latest on Ohio's tick species increase, Lyme disease spikes, and tips to safeguard your ...

There are at least five species of ticks in Washington, but only a few of those are capable of transmitting disease to humans ...

Our area and neighboring parts of the country are attracting more and more ticks, and those ticks are carrying more and more ...

There are various types of tick species that come in different colors and sizes, but they all have eight legs and are members of the spider family. They attach to the skin of warm-blooded animals ...

The Indiana Department of Health says recent death in Floyd County is being blamed on ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne illness.

I was fully covered in these hives, head to toe. Literally from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet,” said Rob ...

Animals like cattle, rabbits, and mice develop natural immunity after a tick bite, leading to fewer ticks reaching adulthood ...

Tick season is upon New England — and some ... Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab) Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab) ...