Wyoming already had three well-known ticks that are harmful to humans in the state: The Rocky Mountain wood tick, ...

Why are tick-borne illnesses on the rise across the U.S. and beyond, and what can we do to control tick outbreaks?

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: This disease is carried by a bacterium and can be transmitted by the bites of dog or wood ticks. Contrary to what the name of the disease suggests, it can be found ...

Much of this depends on climate patterns. “The warmer it is, the more pests will thrive and the more populations we’ll see,” says Emma Grace Crumbley, an entomologist with Mosquito Squad Plus, a pest ...

Some ticks can transmit illnesses to humans, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and even Powassan virus. So, whether you're venturing out into the wilderness or just going out ...

Rocky Mountain National Park is home ... bear-resistant containers. Ticks also pose a risk, and since these can be carriers of disease, it's important to do nightly tick checks after a day on ...

Sometimes, it can pass on Rocky Mountain spotted fever or Colorado tick fever. The deer tick is the size of a poppy seed. After a feeding, it can triple in size. Sometimes, it can pass on Lyme disease ...

Sharon Wilczek owner of Paul’s Fireplace Wood, Inc., in Little Falls ... but it’s better than picking up a tick that spreads ...

Ticks are not just a nuisance; they can pose serious health risks to humans and pets by transmitting diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever ... You can also consider creating a ...

They could be vectors of Rickettsial diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can develop an allergy to red meat. “These ticks can also spread anaplasmosis to people, which can develop ...