(FOX 2) - If you're planning to spend Fourth of July outside, be on the lookout for unwanted holiday guests - ticks.

This year, New York City — the home to 8.2 million residents — has experienced a surge in the number of black-legged tick ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

Milder winters and rainy springs help the parasites thrive in the U.S., and emergency-room visits for bites are up.

Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Wet weather this spring — and two years ago — could lead to an increase in ticks in Colorado, though the Front Range will get ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — ...

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

After a long winter, Michiganders are ready to spend time outdoors each summer, but there are plenty of things to watch out ...

In some cases (25%), there is a red, ring-like rash that occurs at the site of the bite. The rash is often referred to as a “bull’s eye” rash because it has a white center surrounded by a red ring.