All the experts I spoke to agreed that it’s safest to stick with EPA-approved skin-applied tick repellent products, as they are proven effective and safe when used as directed. One natural tick ...

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 ...

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 ...

Experts from the University and various public health departments are actively increasing focus on tick populations in Illinois as surveillance and reporting technologies make tick reports easier and ...

(WFSB) - A report last month said a new species of tick has become prominent in the state. The longhorned tick was found in several areas of Connecticut. State scientists said they’ve been monitoring ...

Ticks are spreading outside their comfort zone – and into ours, according to experts. As cooler regions experience milder winters, those areas are becoming more hospitable to many tick species, Ben ...

Data indicates a big uptick in the amount of emergency room cases for tick bites seen in the U.S. in July 2025. By July 6, the Centers for Disease Control reported that the number of emergency ...