Ticks will soon be out and about in South Carolina for summer. These four types are the worst. Here’s how you can identify them.

Tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease: red, target-shaped rashes on the skin, fever and muscle and joint pain, all appearing several days after the bite. Response: contact a health professional.

Ticks are members of the arachnid class along with spiders and scorpions. These tough customers have eight legs and a taste for blood. They like to hang out on top of grasses and other plants ...

More ticks have been found active in Ohio. Here's are the hot spots and common species in Ohio, how to prevent bites, and what to do if you're bitten.

It’s important to identify the tick because certain species carry different diseases. They pick up bacteria, viruses and other microbes from the blood of infected hosts, and when they bite a new ...

Understanding how to identify ticks, prevent bites and properly manage them if they occur is crucial to safeguarding your family's health during these active months.

Ticks don’t have to ride on your hide or find your delectable side. You can avoid tick-borne illnesses by avoiding the bites. There are precautions to take as more people head outdoors during ...

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. (WHDH) - A Harvard freshman has developed an app that identifies ticks with a single picture. Antonia Kolb created “Detick It,” which not only identifies the type of tick, but ...

How to protect yourself from tick bites: Virginia Department of Health shares tips Stay safe this tick season with prevention, education: Remember to check for ticks in armpits, groin area, ears ...

Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians. While they may seem harmless, ticks can carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans ...

South Carolina is home to dangerous tick species like the blacklegged, lone star, American dog, and Gulf Coast ticks, known for transmitting various harmful diseases. Preventive measures are crucial.