It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters happen. There are now five types of ticks found in Ohio. The four ...

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

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

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here’s what you need to know about ticks — and the diseases they carry ...

brown dog tick habitat (CDC) black-legged tick habitat (CDC) American dog tick habitat (CDC) lone star tick habitat (CDC) If you’ve been in a grassy and wooded area, it’s always a good idea to ...

Brown dog ticks are also known as “kennel ticks” and typically look to dogs as their hosts. It’s unusual for brown dog ticks to pick humans as hosts.

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

Some, like brown dog ticks and blacklegged ticks, are located more widely. Not being prepared for ticks while doing outside activities and camping could carry a death sentence — although that ...