With warm weather and longer days also comes the beginning of tick season. Tick season has already started in many parts of the U.S. and if you like being outdoors, you should be taking precautions.

Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...

Ticks can be hard to spot but spread serious diseases. See pictures of what tick bites and rashes look like and get tips from ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — You might expect to find ticks on a hike in the woods, but experts say they could be hiding a lot closer to home, like right in your backyard. Paul Hope with Consumer Reports ...

Longer summers and shorter winters in North America mean more warm days throughout the year. These conditions are also creating longer life cycles for native arachnids, including bloodsucking ticks.

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

There are early signs that it could be a bad year for tick bites. In May, the rate of people seeking emergency care for tick bites was the highest it's been since 2019, according to data from the ...

Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...