Ticks have become a growing concern in recent years due to their disease-transmitting abilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the majority of vector-borne diseases in the United States result from tick bites....

Do All Ticks Have Lyme Disease?

Luckily, the answer to this question is no, not every tick carries Lyme Disease; that honor (or dishonor) is reserved to only a few species of ticks. In the Northeastern United States, the only identified Lyme disease...

It's springtime, which means outdoor play, bbqs, hiking, gardening — and mosquito and tick bites. Unfortunately, it’s also prime pest season, which means people and pets are at risk of encountering hungry mosquitoes and ticks that are in search of...

Ticks. Everyone is talking about them lately. You hear and read statements like “I hate ticks!!”, “Had another tick on me!” or “Ticks are awful this year! They are everywhere!!” All the media outlets are discussing Lyme disease and the tick...

With the increase in tick-borne illnesses here in Albany and across the country, it is important now more than ever to recognize these troublesome insects and avoid playing host to them. Tick-borne illnesses can be extremely serious. Lyme disease...

Ticks. Everyone is talking about them lately. You hear and read statements like “I hate ticks!!”, “Had another tick on me!” or “Ticks are awful this year! They are everywhere!!” All the media outlets are discussing Lyme disease and the tick...