People don’t think much about ticks until one turns up on their dog or their own skin. But these little things are more than a minor annoyance. Some types carry bacteria that can lead to infections in ...

Kentucky's top ticks include deer ticks, dog ticks and Lone star ticks. These ticks transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and AGS. Tick checks, protective clothing and prompt removal ...

Ticks are back in season, and Ohio has more of them than ever before. While these blood-sucking insects don't deliver painful bites, they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, viruses, and other ...

Flea and tick medicines can stay in pet waste for months, exposing insects that keep soil healthy to harmful chemicals.