Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals. Recently, researchers conducted the largest study of its ...

First detected in the U.S. in 2017, the ALT has already been confirmed in over 20 states, from the humid southern pastures to the cooler woodlands of the Northeast, with new sightings emerging weekly.

The National Pest Management Association also named bedbugs as the 'Buzziest' pest of 2025. Here are some tips to stay safe ...

Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Marissa was a general assignment reporter in Nashville at WSMV, where she was nominated for Mid-South Emmy Awards for her ...

America has a tick problem. While the overall number of ticks may not be increasing annually, the species of ticks that call particular regions of the nation home have changed. Previously, only one or ...

As Americans head outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, more and more are being sickened by ticks, tiny creatures that can transmit a number of serious diseases. Justin Timberlake announced on July 31, ...

Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses. When you purchase through links on ...

Cattle fever ticks once threatened the entire U.S. beef industry. They spread disease that’s often fatal to cows. The ticks are contained in South Texas through quarantine and observation. But ...

Stay hydrated by primarily drinking water, especially during summer's peak heat. Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply frequently, especially after swimming or sweating. Check for ticks ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Do you think that if you don’t go in the woods, you can avoid ticks? Think again. Ticks have now been found in parks, lawns, and they even climb buildings. Ticks are active as long as ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) --- Think if you don’t go in the woods you can avoid ticks? Think again. Ticks have now been found in parks, lawns, and they even climb buildings. Ticks are active as ...