Like any outdoor insect, ticks can be a real pest. But they’re more than just a nuisance – ticks can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, Heartland virus, tickborne relapsing fever, tick ...

Ticks are out and about in abundance in Colorado, finding their way onto pets and people this spring. Rocky Mountain wood ticks are by far the most common tick in the Fort Collins area and can spread ...

Act quickly, but remove the tick carefully so you don't crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: ...

Have you started doing yard work yet? Hiking? Do your dogs spend more time outside? You’ll want to take steps to protect yourself and your pet from ticks. Ticks can become active whenever the ...

There’s something in the grass. If you have carelessly strayed bare-legged into woodland territory and found yourself with unwelcome travelling companions, then you will already be aware that we are ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Many people have experienced the annoyance and disgust that come with removing a tick, but perhaps not everyone is aware of the dangers of tick bites and how you can prevent them.

Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer, and can transmit diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying ...