Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

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One recent morning, trying to find the source of a warbler trill high in a white pine tree, I was rewarded with a brilliant flash of orange. It was my ...

After a long winter, Michiganders are ready to spend time outdoors each summer, but there are plenty of things to watch out ...

Bug zappers are marketed to reduce the mosquito population, making outdoor spaces more usable during nighttime. If the bugs are attracted to the zapper’s light, they won’t bother you, who is a safe ...

Ticks are active in Macomb County. Here's what to do to protect yourself this summer before and after spending time outdoors.

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When the weather is warm and wet, various types of mosquitoes come out to breed. Take these steps to protect yourself.

Summer is here and in full swing. Also here are ticks, mosquitoes, bagworms, and poison hemlock. Numbers of ticks have risen ...

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From cozy seating and layered lighting to greenery and color, interior designers share how to create a front porch — or any ...