Lyme disease cases in Michigan nearly quadrupled between 2022 and 2025, according to data from the Michigan Department of ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports cases have quadrupled over the past several years, rising to ...

Michigan is seeing more cases of tick-borne disease, but simple actions can minimize the risk this summer.

Have you ever been drifting off to sleep when suddenly you hear what sounds like a gunshot, a door slamming, or an explosion inside your head? You jolt awake, heart pounding, sit upright in bed, but ...

It’s a rite of spring and summer: steeling yourself for the onslaught of tiny but potentially devastating ticks that spread diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This summer could be ...

While health experts say people should be alert for ticks year-round, ticks are most active in Wisconsin from spring through fall. Avoiding exposure to ticks and tick bites is the recommended strategy ...

As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they’re actually at risk of contracting ...

The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched a citizen science project to study ticks in Wisconsin. Participants can request a free kit to collect and mail in ticks they find on people or pets.

Warmer temps and a strange winter are fueling a major tick surge. Unusual winter weather is causing a surge in tick populations and a longer tick season. Increased tick activity raises health risks, ...

Q: What is the safest way to get a tick out of my dog’s body? Should I use tweezers or gloved hands? Are there ways to prevent ticks from sucking on his body? A: Whatever you do, don’t remove ticks ...

Scientists with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station are warning that ticks are now active in Connecticut as results of the state’s tick surveillance program show a growth in the number of ...