LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Louisiana is Sportsman’s Paradise, which also makes it a hotspot for ticks. They attach themselves to wildlife, pets, and even humans.

Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks every year, and with tick-borne illnesses on the rise, officials are urging residents to be cautious.

Visits to the Emergency Room for tick bites this summer are higher than usual. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Black legged deer ticks, American dog ticks, Asian longhorned ticks, and lonestar ticks are the four types of ticks most common in Kentucky.

Visits to the Emergency Room for tick bites this summer are spiking well above those of previous years, Centers for Disease ...

Emergency room visits for tick bites are spiking across the U.S. this summer, with CDC data showing a sharp increase compared ...

Here's what to know about ticks in New York and how to reduce your risk of tick-borne diseases while enjoying time outdoors ...