Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

Warmer temperatures bring out ticks that spread diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. But another class of emerging tick-borne pathogens—nairoviruses—is on the rise. Some ...

Ticks are often carried into yards by wildlife and pets, not by traveling on their own. Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats. Preventing ...

Americans who spend time outdoors are increasingly at risk of developing a life-altering food allergy triggered not by what they eat, but by the bite of a single tick species. The lone star tick, once ...

More than 1,000 cases of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported in North Carolina in 2025, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Health leaders said spotted ...

Whether you’re hiking, picnicking, or working in your garden, ticks are a year-round risk in the South. These blood suckers find a host by sensing odors, heat, vibrations, and shadows or by “questing” ...