They’re tiny parasites that feed on the blood of mammals, and they can spread dozens of diseases. March 24-30 is Tick Bite ...

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

A recent study shows that two additional tick species can transmit the red meat allergy alpha-gal syndrome. Which species can be found in Alabama?

Ants can find very small cracks and crevices to get into a home. The best ways to prevent them deciding to move in is by ...

A new study by Fikrig and other researchers, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, uses a powerful ...

Spring may have only just started showing signs of life in northern parts of the country, but tick season has already begun.

April is the start of tick season. The little pests start coming out as soon as the weather gets warm. Let's start out with ...

SEE ALSO: Latest tick news across Canada and tips to prevent Lyme and other tick-related diseases Ticks mature through four life stages. First, they begin as eggs that nature doesn’t serve sunny ...

As warmer weather arrives, so does tick season, increasing the risk of bites that can transmit dangerous tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But there's also a ...

Ticks are most active from April through July ... clothing that covers most of the body with minimal openings can help prevent getting bitten, along with insect repellants and bathing after ...