Backyard Chickens Eat Harmful Ticks, But Are Giving People SalmonellaAs disease-carrying ticks continue to spread across the country, many Americans are turning to an inventive and all-natural approach to removing ticks: chickens.
Tick-Borne Diseases Rising, Here's How To Prevent InfectionThe CDC says that if a tick is found attached to you early enough, there is still time to avoid infection.
CDC Warns Of Alarming Jump In Bug-Borne IllnessThe CDC says it has seen a significant increase in the number of illnesses that have developed as a result of bugs such as mosquitoes, fleas and ticks.
'Tick Explosion' May Be Coming This Summer, Expert WarnsThe director of the University of Rhode Island's tick-borne disease center warns that the U.S. is moving into the prime season for disease-carrying insects
Scientists Predict Worst Lyme Disease Season In Md. In YearsThe impact of an above-average tick season is hitting Maryland families hard this summer.
Howard County Beginning Study On Tick ControlHoward County officials are beginning a study to evaluate methods to control the tick population in the county.
Rock Creek Deer Hunt To Begin In FebruaryMontgomery County parks officials say sharpshooters plan to begin killing deer in Rock Creek Park in February.
It's Lyme & Tick Season AgainIt is the height of lyme and tick season, and experts in Anne Arundel County are urging you to guard against the potential dangers.