“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...

Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

Peak black fly season has passed in Michigan which is typically around mid-May through mid-June, but they continue to bite ...

Eastern Ontario is at the epicentre of a tick population boom, and with it, health officials are reporting the highest levels ...

Wet weather this spring — and two years ago — could lead to an increase in ticks in Colorado, though the Front Range will get ...

Scientists have discovered that the bacteria behind Lyme disease and anaplasmosis have a sneaky way of surviving inside ticks ...

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

With temperatures soaring over the past few weeks, many of us have been spending more time outdoors, making the most of the warm weather. But while barbecues and picnics are summer highlights, all ...

Board-certified nurse practitioner Dr. James Q. Simmons is breaking down some of the big health headlines everyone’s talking about. With tick season already off to a rough start, he’s sharing what ...

New York State officials are offering tips to help residents deal with pesky mosquitos and ticks over the Fourth of July ...

Pennsylvania recorded 16,620 lab-confirmed cases of Lyme disease last year, keeping the state among the top 10 in the nation ...

Tick and mosquito bites can typically be treated at home. Seek medical attention if symptoms progress from your bug bite.