Have you ever been mid-hike, when you noticed a few tiny bugs crawling on your shoes...only to realize, OMG they’re ticks? Yeah, it’s the sort of thing that you need to be prepared for, since a tick ...

Tick-borne illness in children is rising fastest in the Midwest. Here's what every parent needs to know this season.

Before your next hike or picnic, make sure you know how to protect your family and pets.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bug season is back. And let's face it - nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, ...

KNOXVILLE (WATE) – It’s tick season in East Tennessee. Ticks can be found nearly everywhere and carry harmful germs which can make us sick. If you spot a tick a child you should not panic, but ...

Ticks have long been known to carry the bacterial agents that cause Lyme disease. and other tick-borne viruses that can linger for a long time. As we move from summer to fall, ticks are going to ...

Summer is the time of year best known for beaches, vacationing and hanging out with loved ones. And if your version of summer includes ample time outdoors, summer is best known for one more thing: ...

You probably can't keep every tick off your property, but there are ways to deter them — which could help reduce the risk of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme.

Bug season is back. And let's face it, nobody wants to be a mosquito's dinner. Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you need to ...

If you’ve been frolicking through the forest, chillin’ at the park, or just enjoying your backyard, you know that nature is home to many creatures, and some of them can be deeply problematic for us ...