A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning ...

Of all ticks found in Michigan, 70% are the American dog tick. Widespread throughout ... They are found on low forest ...

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

In the midwest, the most common ticks are the deer tick, the American dog tick, and the lone star tick. They can spread bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Lyme Disease, Rocky Mount ...

Some ways to manage ticks in your yard, according to DNREC, include removing leaf litter and invasive plants, keeping grass ...

Concerned about ticks? Get the latest on Ohio's tick species increase, Lyme disease spikes, and tips to safeguard your ...

What is Lyme disease? Do ticks spread other diseases ... spread through the bite of an infected tick, often by an American dog tick, brown dog tick or Rocky Mountain wood tick.

and where Lyme disease can affect your health, RMSF could be potentially fatal. It is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick, often by an American dog tick, brown dog tick ...