More than 89,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported to CDC by state health departments and the District of Columbia in 2023.

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: What’s the best way to remove a tick embedded in my dog Floyd’s ...

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...

It's tick season ad those tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread a number of diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family member. Just because a tick lands on ...

People are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather, taking bike rides, hikes and recreating in parks — and everyone ...

Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer, and can transmit diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying ...

No matter how much you pamper your furry friend, sometimes it's just impossible to avoid contact with ticks. That's why you need to know the best ways to keep them away from your dog, just like a vet ...

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Tick season is here, and the Champaign County Forest Preserve District is alerting the public to ways they can avoid and remove ticks. Ticks don’t jump off trees to ...

Tis the season for warmer temperatures, getting outdoors and playing in green, grassy fields – all fun, but also conditions ...