Ixodes ricinus, the castor bean tick, is a chiefly European species of hard-bodied tick. You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are ...

With spring weather comes spring bugs, like fleas and ticks. Get them out of your way with one of these top tick removal kits ...

May is a lovely month to be outside, whether it is working in the yard or going for a walk. We’ve had lovely weather for walks, and we have great places to hike in Jacksonville. Sometimes, while ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Avoiding tick bites is high priority for anyone who spends time outdoors, whether in their backyard or on a backcountry trail. Unfortunately, ...

More than 1,000 cases of tick and mosquito-borne illnesses were reported in North Carolina in 2025, according to the North ...