Long Star ticks are generally found in the West, but they've recently made the jump to the East Coast, too. (NIAID/) This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Our love of the outdoors can bring ...

Ticks—all species and types of ticks—are the worst. But good luck avoiding them—especially if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors. We are in the midst of one of the worst, and longest, tick ...

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Whether you’re camping for the weekend, hiking local trails or barbecuing in your backyard, there’s one unwanted visitor you always need to watch out for: ticks. The tiny pests are easy to miss, and ...

Wild pigs (Sus scrofa L.; Artiodactyla: Suidae) are found in every Arkansas county and are spreading throughout the southeastern USA. This is a public and animal health concern because wild pigs ...

It’s still technically winter in Michigan, but ticks are already out and active. Experts are urging people to take tick precautions now, such as practicing tick checks and treating pets against ticks, ...

There are ticks in the Carolinas all year, but they really come out when the weather starts to warm in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ticks are found across North ...

Summer is the time of year best known for beaches, vacationing and hanging out with loved ones. And if your version of summer includes ample time outdoors, summer is best known for one more thing: ...

Learning how to avoid ticks while hiking is essential for every outdoor enthusiast who wants to enjoy the great outdoors safely. This comprehensive guide reveals the best way to implement natural tick ...

The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks ...