The unofficial start to summer is finally here. You’ve just returned from a day trip to the hiking trails, or from the park ...

If you find a tick or yourself, your kid or a pet and don't have tweezers handy, don't panic. Here's a hack that has helped ...

One of the most common diseases ticks can transfer is Lyme disease, Hayes said. The black-legged tick is the primary vector ...

Ohio State University launched the Tick Testing Site in 2025 to identify ticks carrying pathogens harmful to humans.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Take a look at the different types of ticks in our gallery. Ticks are commonly found in grassy, brushy, dense and wooded areas where they ...

Take a look at the different types of ticks in our gallery. The most commonly found ones in Tennessee are the Brown dog tick, the Gulf Coast tick and the Lone Star tick. Ticks are commonly found ...