Woke up in the middle of the night and headed to the bathroom. Hey, it’s what we old guys do. Not only was nature calling, but I was noticing an itch under my arm. Later, when I checked the itchy area ...

As you spend time outdoors this summer, it is important to check yourself, loved ones and pets for ticks and be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-related ailments. Pennsylvania ...

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Ticks tend to be smaller than a pencil eraser, but they can cause big health problems. A bite from a tick can lead to Lyme disease, or the lesser-known Powassan virus. Check for ticks after spending ...

FARGO — Those with plans to enjoy the outdoors this weekend may want to keep ticks in mind. The bugs can transmit a range of diseases to both humans and pets, including Lyme disease. North Dakota ...

Inside Douglas Norris' lab at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health sits a healthy stack of envelopes — not with letters inside, but with ticks. "They are creepy for most people, but ...

It’s time again to remember to check for ticks while raking leaves. Ticks breed in the moist leaf piles overnight, and the mothers lay 2,000 eggs. Also, if you have an oak tree in your yard, it’s ...

Temperatures are warmer, grass is greening up nicely, and yes, it’s time for ticks. But are ticks on cattle a concern? Absolutely, said Iowa Beef Center program specialist Beth Reynolds, because of ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tick season has started in West Michigan and experts say it’s important to be vigilant this year. On days where the temperature reaches above 50 degrees, you’ll want to ...

We spend the morning with a Montco vector control manager to learn about ticks. CHECKING FOR TICKS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY: We spend the morning with a Montco vector control manager to learn about how he ...