Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

Sometimes the tiniest, out-of-sight pests are the most persistent and frustrating. Ticks certainly fall into that category with their disease-carrying, blood-sucking tendencies that impact both humans ...

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Diatomaceous earth can kill ticks in dry, sheltered areas but is often not effective outdoors. Plant herbs, remove animal attractants, and use other deterrents to reduce tick presence. Keep your yard ...

If you suspect you have fleas or ticks in your home, follow our helpful tips to confirm whether you have a problem and when ...

If you notice an abundance of ticks in your yard and your grass is cut short, you may have another problem on your hands -- ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Tick season in Indiana is in full force, and a local expert wants to inform people how to keep safe from ticks and the spread of Lyme disease. “Ticks are very active,” said ...