While ticks may be a nuisance, they pose a genuine threat to the health of you and your family, as they carry and transmit a variety of pathogens, including those responsible for Lyme disease and ...

Travelers heading to New England to see the leaves turning brilliant autumn colors should take proper steps outdoors to prevent being victimized by a tick bite.

Cooler days are coming but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the figurative woods when it comes to ticks, whose bites can cause serious illnesses. We’re not under siege but health officials and ...

Health experts are still investigating whether the Illinois resident got the Powassan virus in the state, but in the meantime, Illinoisans are advised to check for ticks after coming from outdoors and ...

Using bug spray and wearing long pants can help prevent tick bites. However, if you find a tick, the researchers recommend using tweezers to pull it straight out, thoroughly clean the area when ...

Lyme disease cases in the U.S. trace back to the blacklegged tick, also called the deer tick. Learn how to identify and avoid tick bites.

On Sept. 16, a pup, later named Microsoft Office, arrived at Austin Pets Alive's animal hospital covered in thousands of ticks. Microsoft Office had ticks lining his face, ears, and more. The case was ...

The new HBO series of Harry Potter began filming on Friday, but the magic of the franchise was no match for Mother Nature, as the set was hit by a nasty swarm of bugs.

Illinois confirms its first Powassan virus case. Health officials urge precautions against tick bites as warm weather continues.

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Illinois health officials are warning residents to be on alert after the state’s first case of Powassan virus was confirmed in a resident who became ...

Deer tick season is far from over in Michigan — with more than a month left, experts are urging residents across the state to stay alert for bites and signs ...

The process starts with the drag. Interns with the department drag a weighted flannel-like sheet along the trails in parks around the county, picking up ticks from the grass.