The most common tick in our area is the blacklegged tick, also known as deer ticks. They’re extremely small from larvae stage through adulthood.

The dog is now recovering after a blood transfusion and is looking for a foster home A dog is finally getting the chance to ditch the hundreds of dangerous parasites that have been plaguing him. On ...

At a more micro level, the top five tick-infested cities in the U.S., in descending order, are New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., according to the report.

New tick-borne bacteria discovered in dogs in the US, Rickettsia finnyi, is very similar to canine spotted fever.

All pet owners want their babies to be happy and safe. When it comes to nasty pests like fleas and ticks, treatments in pill form make a massive difference. These convenient options seem like the ...

Emergency room visits related to tick bites have spiked in 2025, reaching a five-year high. Florida ranks second among states with the most tick infestations. Ticks spread diseases like Lyme disease, ...

The tick population is “exploding” all across the United States, as spurred by warming temperatures. And Pennsylvania was found to have some of the highest rates of ticks in the country. According to ...

Ticks are a danger in Virginia and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Use EPA-registered insect repellents on skin and clothing, but follow product label ...