Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Ticks are back in the Michigan woods, here’s how to be safe outdoors. Updated: Apr. 15, 2020, 9:13 a.m. ... The blacklegged tick, also called the deer tick, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Tick season is in full swing in Michigan. While there may be a variety of ticks out there, health officials told Fox 17 there’s only one type that people need to be ...

Ticks, which live by feeding off of the blood of mammals and birds, commonly spread Lyme disease, and also rarer diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, deer-tick virus, anaplasmosis and more.

Ticks are increasing across Michigan, making tick-season forecasting feel bleak. ... the black-legged tick, also known as the deer tick, can harbor the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, ...

The first deer tick to creep across Rick Simek's skin was not exactly a welcome visitor to its host, a naturalist who has stewarded the University of Michigan-Dearborn's Environmental Study Area ...

There are increasing numbers of ticks, like this deer tick, in Michigan this year. A tick bite can cause serious health problems like Lyme disease or Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. This year, it ...

Blacklegged or deer ticks can carry Lyme disease. Tick season has already arrived in Michigan. Longer days, warmer temperatures and rising humidity levels create the perfect storm for the ...

Cases of tick-borne illnesses have risen 168% in Michigan over 5 years. Here's how you can prevent tick bites or treat them when they do happen.

Cases of tick-borne illnesses have risen 168% in Michigan over 5 years. Here's how you can prevent tick bites or treat them when they do happen.