As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

According to Mesa County Public Health, the most common tick found on the Western Slope is the Brown Dog Tick, which can carry the Rocky Mountain spotted fever disease.

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

They tested 92 of the Rocky Mountain Wood Ticks that they caught last year. None tested positive for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but four ticks did test positive for Colorado tick fever virus.