There are so many ways to beautify a garden, but not every garden feature is a good idea. There's one in particular that may ...

Using mulch as a barrier to keep ticks away can be effective, but you have to use the right kind. Some types of mulch repel, while others can invite ticks.

Use a repellent containing DEET. There are plenty of products available in all kinds of formulations. Some liquid ...

Late summer and early fall is copperhead season in Kentucky, when mothers give birth to litters of eight to 10 babies, all of ...

Experts share advice on how to assess your risk. By Erik Vance I heard about ticks long before I ever saw one. Growing up in California, I knew they existed, but just imagined them elsewhere, like ...

WASHINGTON — Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying ...

In the compact backyards of Staten Island, Maria Diuk-Wasser was surprised by what she saw. Ticks—and lots of them—nestled in wood piles, between leaves, and underneath bird feeders. It was more than ...

Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesiosis and Alpha-gal. Use insect repellent, tuck pants into socks, and check clothing and body for ticks after being ...

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 ...