Ticks are a common risk for Pennsylvania outdoorsmen. Statistically, the Keystone State is one of the highest-risk states ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this summer looks to be the worst tick season in recent years. By July 6, the number of emergency department visits for tick bites had ...

Experts warn there is an unusually high number of ticks this summer, but here are tips to keep you safe from tick bites and ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—The Virginia Department of Health is tracking a surge in visits to the emergency room and urgent care ...

Most people are familiar with the dangerous snakes and spiders in Delaware. But there are other critters to worry about.

When ticks bite us, they release thousands of proteins through their saliva. Could a vaccine for the right ones stop ticks ...

While most cases of bug bites can be managed at home, some symptoms are more serious and should prompt patients to seek ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their ...

Thirty years ago, the conditions were not right to grow that tick in Central New York." In the meantime, for people spending time outside wanting to prevent ticks can spray repellent on their skin or ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature. “Huma ...

As summertime family activities are in full swing, simultaneously, so is tick season. And while most tick bites are harmless, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a near record level of tick-bite related emergency room ...