May is typically when ER visits for tick bites peak each year, and it remains unclear if the upward trend will continue.

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...

Scientists with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station say they are seeing an increasing number of ticks testing positive for Lyme disease this year, a concerning trend for anyone looking to ...