Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...

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As potential record numbers of tiny parasites bite New Yorkers this tick season, options abound for testing the arachnids for evidence of harmful diseases. But health officials urge caution when ...

Tick bites can cause a variety of diseases but staying vigilant can help you protect yourself. Sunny weather is finally here, but this also means tick season has begun. It's time to check yourself and ...