FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) ...

OROVILLE — Slowly, Amanda Bradford walked the trails of Oroville’s Loafer Creek Recreation Area on Wednesday afternoon as she carefully guided a white flag along the grass and foxtails beside her ...

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, is a carrier of Lyme disease. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) WASHINGTON — Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to ...

If you suspect you have fleas or ticks in your home, follow our helpful tips to confirm whether you have a problem and when to call in an expert.

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick repellent. They have shown that a naturally occurring ...

Ridgefield's new "BLAST" tick awareness program is certainly commendable, filling a need in our communities. But there is a piece missing: the role that deer play in the proliferation of the ticks ...

Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, disease-spreading ticks are now appearing in more places across the U.S. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels ...

Ticks are spreading outside their comfort zone – and into ours, according to experts. As cooler regions experience milder winters, those areas are becoming more hospitable to many tick species, Ben ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

Police are seeking information about a 67-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit. Detroit police want help finding missing 67-year-old woman Read full article: Detroit police want help finding ...