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

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

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

Vinegar, especially 30% “cleaning vinegar” is extremely acidic and can cause chemical burns. This, too, will damage the soil ...

The monsoon season brings much-needed relief from the scorching heat and fills the environment with freshness and life. But ...

According to Mesa County Public Health, the most common tick found on the Western Slope is the Brown Dog Tick, which can carry the Rocky Mountain spotted fever disease.

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

The dampness of monsoon can spell trouble for your pets, inviting health issues like tick infestation or skin infections.