Indiana has six ticks that spread diseases and illnesses to people. Each of them has more than one pathogen that they can spread.

One of the most common diseases ticks can transfer is Lyme disease, Hayes said. The black-legged tick is the primary vector ...

Protect yourself from ticks, caution health experts, to all Hoosiers outside in their yards or hiking in the woods.

It’s not just people suffering from allergies - pet allergies are on the rise, too. “It’s real,” said Christie Chipps-Peters with Richmond Animal Care and Control. “We’ve had animals we’ve done full ...

Of all ticks found in Michigan, 70% are the American dog tick. Widespread throughout Michigan forests and grassy areas, these ...

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 the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you ...

As warmer temperatures and longer summers lead to an increase in tick populations, the number of tick bites and Lyme disease ...

Ticks carry a plethora of bacteria with them, and once they bite a human ... dog tick or Rocky Mountain wood tick. Most people who get sick with this will have a fever, headache and rash.

After back-to-back fatal animal attacks in Florida, some might be wondering how many dangerous creatures does the state host.