With the number of tick bite-related emergency room visits at a five-year high, a Maryland-based doctor has suggestions on what to do if you find a tick.

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Lynne McCormack moved to Chilmark last year and enjoys working at the public library in the small town on Martha’s Vineyard.

Ticks are surging in the DMV, spreading Babesiosis, a dangerous disease. Experts urge caution, early removal, and prevention ...

It’s the height of summer in the Upper Peninsula and the outdoors beckons. This long Independence Day holiday weekend will offer a prime opportunity to venture into the countryside. While enjoying all ...

Pennsylvania typically ranks in the top 10 in the country for Lyme disease cases per 100,000 residents and in 2024, the ...

Legislation that would fully repeal Pennsylvania's Sunday hunting ban received its final supportive vote and will head to the governor to be signed into law. House Bill 1431, which passed the state ...

Vinegar, especially 30% “cleaning vinegar” is extremely acidic and can cause chemical burns. This, too, will damage the soil ...

Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

The Department of Health offers an online dashboard showing where ticks are prevalent to help people plan outdoor activities.

So far in 2025, more than 31% of the ticks tested in New York were positive for at least one pathogen, according to the ...

Wet weather this spring — and two years ago — could lead to an increase in ticks in Colorado, though the Front Range will get ...