Ticks are small, blood-sucking parasites related to spiders and mites. They’re often found in great numbers in areas where ...

Though not all ticks carry Lyme disease, it is the most common tick-borne infection in New York City and in the United States, according to the city Department of Health. The yearly number of Lyme ...

Researchers at Acadia University have made strides in looking at ways to keep Lyme disease-carrying blacklegged ticks from ...

Flowers are a beautiful addition to any yard. At the same time, vegetables provide an inexpensive, healthy source of fresh ...

RALEIGH — As warmer weather approaches, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is urging North Carolinians to ...

Here are five plants that repel ticks for you to consider planting in your yard before tick season arrives. Rosemary grows ...

The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black-legged ticks in recent years. The ...

The best plan for thwarting ticks is to adopt the “dork look” by tucking your shirt into your pants and pulling your socks up ...

The company says its partnership with Petco will allow it to reach a broader customer base and provide education about the ...

Lyme disease gets a lot of attention, but as there's been an uptick in deer tick numbers over the years, another illness has ...

Which tick repellants are safe to use indoors? How do you keep ticks from coming inside the home in the first place?

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services urges North Carolinians to “Fight the Bite” to reduce the risk of tick and mosquito borne ...