The types of ticks that you may encounter depend on where you live, he continued. "Different types of ticks in different parts of the U.S. carry certain diseases, and it is important to know which ...

More on ticks: What types live in your area and how to keep them under control Mather said it’s too early yet to tell how bad tick season will be. But he did point to an alarming trend ...

The types of ticks that you may encounter depend on where you live, he continued. “Different types of ticks in different parts of the U.S. carry certain diseases, and it is important to know ...

Mather said it's important for New Englanders to get familiar with lone star ticks and be able to identify both types of ticks. (People can submit pictures of ticks they spot to TickSpotter.) ...