The life span of a deer tick is about two years and they develop through three stages: larva, nymph and adult. Their bite is painless and often is unnoticed, but they can carry Lyme disease. Photo ...

People don’t think much about ticks until one turns up on their dog or their own skin. But these little things are more than ...

Ticks are found throughout Wisconsin and are most active from spring through fall. Avoiding tick bites is the best way to prevent tick-borne diseases.

Here is a look at the tick species found in Michigan as tick season is underway.

“It’s winter, so I don’t have to worry about ticks.” If someone says this, know one thing: they’re WRONG. In this steadily warming world, many of our old ideas about the insects, birds, mammals and ...