As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...

No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills ...

Experts share advice on how to assess your risk. By Erik Vance I heard about ticks long before I ever saw one. Growing up in California, I knew they existed, but just imagined them elsewhere, like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A tick crawls across someone's pinky finger. - Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock Diseases contracted via ticks have been reported in ...

Health officials report an increasing number of tick bites across the United States as the regions where the insects typically breed have expanded. Experts cite climate change as a major factor in the ...

Ticks are more than just an annoyance when they enter your yard or home — they are known to carry diseases that can pose serious health risks to any occupants in the home, including pets. It is a ...

Most people believe ticks are only a problem in the spring and summer, when other insects arrive on the South Carolina scene to pester residents. However, just because you can't see something doesn't ...

With the right combination of personal protection, gear treatments, and simple yard maintenance, you can dramatically reduce your risk of tick bites and the illnesses they cause. In this guide, we ...