The warm weather sees us venturing into our yards and further afield, but while we enjoy spending time in nature, a few pesky critters are waiting to give us a bite. Ticks are notorious for hiding in ...

Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

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How can I prevent tick bites? Ticks can be active any time temperatures exceed 39°F, increasing year-round exposure in parks, lawns and even on buildings. Ticks are no longer limited to wooded areas ...

With bug bites on the rise, NBC News medical contributor Dr. John Torres joins TODAY to break down what to know about bug bites and stings, including how to treat them and how to protect kids, pets ...

Ticks in New Jersey can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and others. New Jersey reported over 6,000 cases of Lyme disease in 2024. Lyme disease is treatable with ...

A new survey reveals that farmers in the U.S. Northeast face rising tick exposure and increasing risks from tick-borne ...

Warmer weather means tick season across the U.S., and a number of tick-borne disease cases has increased over the past few years. “Lyme disease is gonna be the most common disease we see,” said Nicole ...

The summer months means spending more time outside doing the things you love. But, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a weekend by the lake, many of these seasonal outdoor activities pose a challenge ...

Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. Tick season in Michigan typically spans from April to September, with peak activity when temperatures ...