Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They are found all across the United States, hanging out in almost every place ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While the parasites may be small, their bite brings a risk of infectious diseases, health experts with WebMD warn. "Tick-borne ...

If you're exploring Michigan's great outdoors this season, beware of ticks — potential Lyme disease carriers that will bite both people and their pets while looking for a blood meal. While the ...

First and foremost, it is crucial to do all you can to avoid tick bites as this is the best defense against tick-borne diseases. To begin with, it is important to know where to expect ticks. Ticks ...

Over the past several years, we’ve all learned more about the potentially dangerous consequences of being bitten by a tick. Linked previously to infesting animals like deer and moose, those tiny ...

Beret Leone is a native Minnesotan who joined the WCCO team as a reporter in September 2022 - and she's thrilled be back home in the Twin Cities! Beret grew up in Chaska and graduated from Bethel ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One spreads Lyme disease. The bite of another may cause a lifelong meat allergy. And yet another is new in town, having traveled north from warmer climates toting Rocky Mountain ...

Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. Tick season in Michigan typically spans from April to September, with peak activity when temperatures ...