WORCESTER ― The number of ticks in Massachusetts is increasing, according to some experts, and that means the risk of catching a serious disease is rising. "Ticks are more active, and they're biting ...

Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.

The blood-sucking arachnids' activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.

“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 ...

Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Ticks are spreading beyond traditional regions experiencing an uptick in milder winters, with experts warning about the rise ...

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 enjoying ...

Every year, nearly 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by a tick. Tick-related illnesses like Lyme disease are on the ...

Rattlesnakes, bison, spiders and ticks are among the deadliest animals in Kansas highlighted in an entry on the WorldAtlas ...

A rare tick-borne virus has killed one and hospitalized two others in Wisconsin so far this year, The News Tribune reports.

Summer has arrived! Schools are out for summer vacation, and all the great summer activities have begun! The month of May was ...