While tick exposure can occur year-round, ticks are most active during warmer months, specifically from April to September.

There are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself from ticks when you are in nature, but there is one you should take: Spray your footwear with the synthetic insecticide permethrin. Reports ...

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 ...

This could be an especially bad year for ticks and tick-borne diseases in Michigan. Health experts offer their top tips for ...

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 ...

As summer approaches, members of the Fort Knox community are reminded to be on the lookout for ticks. It is crucial to be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Xia Lee, a public health entomologist with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, checks for ticks on a sheet he has dragged ...

Ticks are a danger in Virginia and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Use EPA-registered insect repellents on skin and clothing, but follow product label ...