Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

Tick bites are nearly impossible to feel, which is why it's important to check for them after spending time in wooded areas.

It's tick season ad those tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family member. Just because a tick lands on ...

With warm weather and longer days also comes the beginning of tick season. Tick season has already started in many parts of the U.S. and if you like being outdoors, you should be taking precautions.

Ticks are more than just a nuisance—some of them carry serious diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. You certainly want to avoid ticks, but don’t panic if you happen to find one on your ...

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A tick is viewed atop a pencil eraser in a laboratory in April in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Local health officials are warning the community of a potential increase in tick ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding Illinoisans to take appropriate precautions against tick bites after an ...

The University of Maine and state conservation officials confirmed the tick’s presence in July. The species is originally from eastern China, Japan, Korea, and the Russian Far East. In its native ...