Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Mosquito, tick or other insect bite? How to tell the difference and treat them - Experts say informed action can be the ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains how to spot, avoid and remove ticks from yourself during warmer months in Texas.

How to identify and treat different insect bites - Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy ...

A possible narrative for the past two weeks: swapping pollen for mosquitoes? The rain and damp conditions suggest checking everywhere for standing water, even small amounts. For a mosquito, a teacup ...

Even clean homes can attract cockroaches. Here’s how to keep all kinds of roaches away from your home and how to get rid of them if you see them.

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ...

Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.

To use diatomaceous earth outdoors, apply a fine layer to the perimeter of the patio or garden, paying special attention to ...