2024年5月5日 · Tick season is ramping up, and experts say people should take precautions before venturing outside. Of the 700 species of ticks in the world, the U.S. is home to nearly 50 …

2023年6月14日 · Ticks can find their way to and take up residence in your yard for a number of reasons. They can’t fly, so in many cases, they are carried by wildlife and rodents: rats, mice, raccoons, opossums,...

Read our “Top 10 Things Everyone Should Know About Ticks These Days” and stay disease-free. Back in the day, we had ticks. Big, yucky American dog ticks. They usually crawled to the top of your head, you felt a lump, pulled the tick out, flushed them (or found some other form of revenge), and that was that. Usually no one got sick.

2023年8月21日 · Ticks are small parasitic organisms that live in wooded areas and fields. These arachnids need blood from humans or animals to survive. Ticks tend to be carriers of various serious diseases,...

There are approximately 850 different tick species around the world, over 90 of which can be found throughout the United States. As vector pests, they can spread a number of different bacterial diseases to people, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

2024年7月17日 · Learning how to get rid of ticks in your yard should be a top priority. Thankfully, you can reduce the risk of an infestation by adopting an integrated pest management system. This guide explains the various control measures you can put in place so you and your pets can continue to enjoy your outdoor spaces. What Are Ticks?

2024年8月3日 · Tick populations are thriving in all 50 states. Experts explain why this is, and how to protect yourself from Lyme disease and other illnesses. It’s already been an extra-eventful …

2022年5月27日 · There are hundreds of species of ticks worldwide and dozens in the US, but only some are known to transmit pathogens to humans. Typically, ticks aren’t considered reservoirs for those...

Of the 700 species of hard ticks and 200 species of soft ticks found throughout the world, only a few are known to bite and transmit disease to humans. Hard ticks and soft ticks have different …

2023年6月14日 · Warm weather means an increase in tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and babesiosis. Here’s why they are thriving, and how to protect yourself from bites.