Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Murphy gets walked along a path near tall grass in Switchyard Park on Friday, May 12, 2023. Dr. Robert Adams, an emergency ...

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and Iowans who spend any time enjoying the outdoors need to be on-guard for ticks, as Lyme disease cases are on the rise in the state. Dr. Greg ...

Expect an uptick in ticks – that’s the message from the experts after January’s historic storms soaked the Monterey Peninsula, creating the perfect conditions for a big tick year. “Ticks love moisture ...

As winter’s chill dissipates and spring’s rain gives way to summer’s warmth, we shed our layers and venture outdoors to enjoy the weather. Spending time outside is a known mood booster, and the ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...