And while tick bites can be just a nuisance, Bellquist was not so lucky and was diagnosed with full-blown chronic Lyme ...

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

Keep in mind that there are ticks out there — an unwelcome surprise ... located behind the pumping station. (Maura Fox / The San Diego Union-Tribune) Hikers have a couple of options for how ...