Tick, tick, tick… Hear that? It’s the sound of nature’s hitchhikers, waiting to latch onto unsuspecting explorers like you and your furry pals. Learning how to check for ticks is one of the most ...

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WASHINGTON — 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 enjoying ...

Blue Pearl Specialty Medicine & Emergency for Pets wants to remind you that it’s the height of tick season, which means people should take extra care to prevent the spread of Lyme disease – not just ...

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Cooler weather sends homeowners outside to rake leaves, clear brush and close gardens after a long summer. Those routine fall ...

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With weather turning cooler as fall approaches, it might be expected the threat of ticks would start to diminish. No such luck, apparently. Marshfield Clinic Research Institute research has shown an ...

This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently ...