It's Going to Be a Bad Tick Season. Here's How to Protect Yourself

The Gulf Coast tick and the Lone Star tick, for example, are now both showing up in more parts of the U.S. "We are certainly ...
WFAE

Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...
Yahoo

Ticks giving you the ick? What you should — and shouldn’t — do if you, your child or pet get bitten

The unofficial start to summer is finally here. You’ve just returned from a day trip to the hiking trails, or from the park with your children or pets. Before you sit down inside to relax, you check ...
WMUR

Health experts say preventing tick bites is the best defense against disease

HAPPENS AND AN EARLY LOOK AT THE WEEKEND FORECAST COMING UP. WELL, SUMMER IS NEARLY UPON US AND TICKS ARE OUT IN FORCE. NEW HAMPSHIRE OFFICIALS SAY DEFENSE IS KEY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ILLNESS, ...
MassLive

What to do after a tick bite

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...
AOL

An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.

An invasive species of tick that has been reported in more than 20 states has been spotted in Maine for the first time, according to officials. The Asian longhorned tick was first identified in the ...