In this video, I showcase the experience of removing large ticks from my tortoises.

External parasites, such as fleas and ticks, live on the body of the host and produce an infestation.

Warmer, nicer temperatures have people getting outside, and with more time outdoors, there is an increased risk of picking up ...

As warmer weather arrives, public health officials are warning residents across the state to take action now in order to ...

A bill to prevent the state’s use of eminent domain to support carbon capture failed in an extraordinarily tense House ...

A new vaccine to prevent Lyme disease in humans may soon be available. Pfizer said it's planning to seek regulatory approval.

ATLANTA — Health officials say ticks are becoming more active as the weather warms up, raising concerns about tick bites and ...

Ticks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host ...

The Gulf Coast tick and the Lone Star tick, for example, are now both showing up in more parts of the U.S. "We are certainly ...

Q: What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to ...

Spring is here, and with it comes tick season, a risk not just for humans but also for our furry friends. Huck Nawaz, executive director with the RHSPCA, said if you have any underbrush or leaves from ...

Every spring, as temperatures begin to climb, one of the most dreaded garden pests makes its return. You might not see the ...