This could be one of the worst tick seasons in a long time. Here's how to keep your pets (and yourself) safe.

I try not to actively dislike any living creature. After all, you can find redeeming qualities in almost all of them. However, I’m having a hard time coming up with something nice to say about ticks.

If your yard butts up against wooded areas, create a three-foot barrier with dry wood chips or gravel to deter ticks from entering. Discourage animals that transmit ticks, such as deer and mice.

In California we’re at less risk from tick-borne Lyme disease — but we’re not immune. Here’s what to know about keeping ...

As the weather gets warmer, ticks will become more prevalent across Wisconsin, putting both people and their pets at risk. In 2025, the number of hospitalizations for tick bites in Wisconsin peaked in ...

Spring brings ticks and mosquitoes that can spread diseases to pets, livestock and people. Learn how you can protect against the risks.

This could be an especially bad year for ticks and tick-borne diseases. Hospital emergency department visits for tick bites in the U.S. are about double what is typical for this time of year, with 114 ...

Spring is here in the Northern Hemisphere, which means tick season (and allergy season) is either just kicking off or already in full swing, depending on where you’re located. With more activity comes ...

May is a lovely month to be outside, whether it is working in the yard or going for a walk. We’ve had lovely weather for walks, and we have great places to hike in Jacksonville. Sometimes, while ...