Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or ...

No one wants to think about their cat or dog carrying parasites. But without prevention, the likelihood of infection is high.

Ticks are the bugs I love to hate. OK, technically they’re not insects, they’re arachnids, so they’re related to spiders. They have eight legs, no antennae. With the relatively warm winter we’ve had ...

If you spend time in nature, it's important to understand how to identify tick bites. This guide will help you understand the symptoms.

If you suspect you have fleas or ticks in your home, follow our helpful tips to confirm whether you have a problem and when to call in an expert.

Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, disease-spreading ticks are now appearing in more places across the U.S. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels ...

[In the player above, watch a previous FOX 8 segment on protecting dogs from tick bites.] WASHINGTON (AP) — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the ...

If you plan on spending any time outdoors this summer, preventing tick bites should be a priority. These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while ...