"We encourage all ... to protect themselves." Officials issue urgent warning as disease-carrying insects sweep through region ...

It’s that time of the year, when unwanted insects return due to increasing temperatures. Insects — such as ticks — which can spread illnesses like Lyme disease. Kara Sherry of ...

The ticks in Wisconsin can be grouped into two categories: common and not-so-common. Here, we’ll discover the three most ...

When it comes to keeping bugs out of your house, "an ounce of prevention certainly is worth a pound of cure," said one expert ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

In today’s Health Alert, tick season is back and so is the threat of Lyme disease. But, there is good news on the medical ...

This is often the case with ticks (Lyme disease) and mosquitoes (malaria, Zika virus). Most insect bites cause only minor irritation, with symptoms like swelling at the site of the bite or itching ...

Animal experts say prevention comes in two forms - checking the dog over for ticks and preventative medication. Finding and removing the ticks with a pair of tweezers within 24 hours is critical, ...

Ticks can be known to spread pathogens which cause diseases like Lyme disease. Meuti said the insects usually need to attached to you for several hours before they can begin transmitting those ...