Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A collage of screenshots from a viral video of ticks swarming a deer. A short video posted by Kip Adams, Chief Conservation ...

As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...

It’s not just muggy—it’s buggy! Insects like ticks, cicadas, and spotted lanternflies are swarming across several states, creating new challenges for residents. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports on what’s ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...

PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN)—It’s been hot, sticky, and stormy in eastern North Carolina, and now the bugs are booming. You’re not alone if you’ve been seeing more creepy crawlies lately. High heat, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Sean Lawrence, West Virginia University (THE CONVERSATION) When you think about ticks, ...