The bug was sent away for testing, where it was found not to be a carrier of Lyme disease. Continue reading →

Interior Health says wood ticks can sometimes transmit diseases, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Continue reading →

A snake-catcher in Australia rescued a carpet python riddled with more than 500 paralysis ticks from a family’s backyard pool after the reptile slithered into the water in an attempt to drown the arachnids. Continue reading →

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is warning residents after blacklegged ticks were located in Simcoe County. Continue reading →

While the risk of being exposed to Lyme disease is low in Saskatchewan, it is not zero as blacklegged ticks are most active in cooler weather. Continue reading →

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, Lyme disease rates are on the rise, with the majority of cases reported in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Continue reading →

For someone who doesn’t want to use bug repellent, there are many alternatives you can use that will help keep mosquitoes away. Continue reading →

Experts say make sure you check your pets for ticks and remove them as soon as possible. Continue reading →

Tick paralysis is rare, but it was a scary ordeal for one five-year-old Mississippi girl and her family. Continue reading →