ATLANTA — As tick season arrives in Georgia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sharing updated recommendations on how to safely remove ticks and prevent bites. While fine-tipped ...

Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many people love spending time outdoors engaging in hobbies like hiking, kayaking, hunting, and fishing. However, what most people don't like ...

As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As fall arrives, outdoor enthusiasts are reminded to stay vigilant about ticks, which remain a concern even in cooler weather. Dr. Janel Gordon, a medical expert, emphasizes the ...

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 small ...

Tick bites can cause a variety of diseases but staying vigilant can help you protect yourself. Sunny weather is finally here, but this also means tick season has begun. It's time to check yourself and ...

What’s worse than discovering a mosquito bite? Finding a tick burrowing in your skin. These ugly little parasites feed on the blood of humans and animals, spreading diseases where they munch—and ...