Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

Tick bites can cause a range of different illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. In some areas, ticks have emerged even earlier due to milder winters.

Ticks are unwelcome visitors to any backyard. The tiny creatures spread nasty diseases that can seriously harm your health, ...

As the weather gets warmer, it's important to be on the lookout for ticks in the yard, on our pets and near wooded, brushy areas. If the bloodsucking arachnids are left around for too long, ticks can ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Spring has sprung, and so have ticks! Consumer Reports experts reveal chemical-free ways to limit the number of ticks crawling through your backyard. The trick to stopping ticks is ...

(WXYZ) — Given our warmer winter, experts are predicting a rough tick season ahead. It’s important for residents to be aware of the potential tick-borne diseases ...

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