Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. H Helene/Getty Images Sometimes the tiniest, out-of-sight pests are the most persistent and frustrating. Ticks certainly fall into ...

First and foremost, it is crucial to do all you can to avoid tick bites as this is the best defense against tick-borne diseases. To begin with, it is important to know where to expect ticks. Ticks ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Pest control experts say summer tends to be a very popular season for ticks and fleas in East Tennessee. "It is hot, it is humid outside," Gary Saunders, senior service center ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've started noticing fleas, ticks, or both on your pets after time outdoors, there's a good chance that you'll also find these pests on ...

There is an increasing need for signs such the one seen here at the entrance to a trail at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor, New York, warning of ticks. (Photo by James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty ...