Entries Tagged Ticks

Everyone hates ticks; here’s a quick and easy way to kill one.

Spring is turkey season, but it’s also tick season. Here’s how to limit your exposure to dangerous ticks while still enjoying the outdoors.

TickEase tweezers can help stop the spread of tick-borne illnesses. This handy and inexpensive tool removes ticks quickly and effectively.

Coyotes are like hairy cruise ships for ticks, which enjoy riding along for the buffet and scenery. But these little parasites can pass along diseases you don't want.

Ticks are a scourge of outdoorsmen and can transmit diseases. But how do ticks embed in your skin and suck your blood?

For hunters, the spike in Lyme disease cases — double what was reported in 2004 — should be of special concern as sickness from mosquitoes, ticks triples.

From Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever to newer viruses like Powassan and Bourbon, ticks are becoming more of a deadly threat.

Spring and summer are hunting, fishing, camping, and hiking seasons. It is also the time of year when ticks are out. Take precautions and avoid tick bites. They can be much more than just an inconvenience.