Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Thanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before — bringing the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.

The number of ticks submitted to the hospital for review has increased by 200% in 2025 since this time last year. Experts say ...

MAINE, USA — A recent CDC study is raising new concerns about more people being at risk for a red meat allergy from deer tick bites. Scientists long believed that only the Lone Star tick was ...

Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean ...

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The City of Toronto conducts its own blacklegged tick surveillance program known as "tick dragging" in the fall of each year.

While not all ticks carry the same diseases, tick bites bring nothing good for human health. Whether it’s bacteria or viruses ...

Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) ...

One day after a fine spring hike near our Helena home, my friend found a tick embedded in her neck, under her hair. As we sat ...

Despite the dry weather, ticks are already active in Minnesota. As spring unfolds, outdoor enthusiasts should be cautious and ...

Learn about Illinois' most common tick species, the diseases they carry, and tips to prevent tick bites this season.