Your socks are critical to your outdoor wardrobe—these are your first line of defense against ticks. If you are hiking, ...

There are also other types of ticks infuriating the Hudson Valley area. Here's what to know about them and how to keep yourself from becoming a tick's next meal.

There are also other types of ticks infuriating the Hudson Valley area. Here's what to know about them and how to keep yourself from becoming a tick's next meal.

There are a few safe ways to dispose of a tick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations include drowning ...

There are also other types of ticks infuriating the Hudson Valley area. Here's what to know about them and how to keep yourself from becoming a tick's next meal.

Ticks live in a variety of habitats depending on their species. Blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease, prefer wooded areas. Lone star ticks live in woodlands with plenty of undergrowth.

However, some ticks prefer other organisms other than humans when they’re looking for their next blood meal. For example, in each stage of the American dog tick’s life cycle, it feeds on a ...

Black-legged ticks are more likely to carry Lyme disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New England has the highest rate of Lyme disease in the country .

How dangerous are ticks in North Carolina this summer, and how can I identify them? Learn where they live, how to prevent bites and common diseases they carry. NC could have more ticks this summer.