The Powassan virus is spread mainly by the deer tick, the same one that carries Lyme disease.

Many online sources claim that certain plants are natural tick repellents. But will growing them in your backyard really keep ...

Health officials and researchers hope that efforts to control deer populations, which serve as "party buses" for mating ticks ...

While many infections are asymptomatic, severe cases can cause neurological problems, with a fatality rate as high as 15 ...

This attractive plant contains potent chemical properties that can be extracted to keep ticks away, while also providing ...

GREENSBURG – Emergency Rooms across the country are reporting record numbers of tick bites. With that in mind, the Greensburg Decatur County Public Library is hosting Environmental Health Scientist ...

A public health expert explains why tick-borne diseases are on the rise, what they are, and how to keep yourself and loved ...

Experts say this summer is shaping up to be the worst tick season in a decade — and a lot of bites are happening in people's ...

Every year, “The Tick Guy” Thomas Mather is asked if the tick season will be bad, and his answer is always yes. “Most tick ...

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If you’re thinking of taking a hike or having a picnic in a field this week, you may want to consider going to a movie instead. The tri-state area is at the highest risk of nymphal or adult deer tick ...