Texans, beware of the big, bad “lone star” tick this summer. The arachnid is found in the eastern, southeastern, and south-central United States, and if you get bit, it can end your meat-eating habits ...

Tick bites are nearly impossible to feel, which is why it's important to check for them after spending time in wooded areas.

are the bane of those who frequent the outdoors. They can render the glory of an outing in the woods or along a stream into an ordeal of serious illness, even death. All from a pinprick and the ...

Summertime in northern Michigan means bugs – including the parasitic kind! Parasites like ticks can cause serious diseases when left untreated. While the best scenario is to dodge them altogether, ...

Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. Michigan is home to over 20 tick species, some of which transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky ...

Green grass growing next to wood bark mulch. - Malorny/Getty Images Mulch is simply the name gardeners give to a layer of material spread on top of soil. It can be organic, like compost or manure, or ...

As South Carolinians enjoy the great outdoors this summer, it's important to watch for a little-seen threat that can transmit serious illnesses. Ticks need to consume blood to grow and produce ...

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 ...

When I tell people I study parasites that live inside ticks, I usually get one of two reactions: a shudder of disgust or a puzzled look that says, "Don't ticks already carry enough diseases?" ...