Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

Sometimes the tiniest, out-of-sight pests are the most persistent and frustrating. Ticks certainly fall into that category with their disease-carrying, blood-sucking tendencies that impact both humans ...

Unfortunately, the insect that you want to avoid the most is one that is probably all too common in your outdoor areas. Ticks, including the wood tick and deer tick, are notorious pests that latch ...

Nothing kills the mood of a backyard cookout or a relaxing day in your garden like discovering a bothersome tick invading your space. Ticks are annoying and potentially dangerous parasites that are ...

Today we spoke with Tami Utterback, Office Manager for Mosquito Joe. She says they want to help families take their yard back from pesky mosquitoes and other insects. Utterback says their slogan rings ...

Diatomaceous earth can kill ticks in dry, sheltered areas but is often not effective outdoors. Plant herbs, remove animal attractants, and use other deterrents to reduce tick presence. Keep your yard ...