As cooler regions experience milder winters, those areas are becoming more hospitable to many tick species, Ben Hottel, an ...

The Asian longhorned tick is feasting on livestock like cattle and deer, killing them in shocking numbers as these insects invade the United States -- the latest state being Ohio, new research ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of ...

More ticks have been found active in Ohio. Here's are the hot spots and common species in Ohio, how to prevent bites, and what to do if you're bitten.

Summer has arrived! Schools are out for summer vacation, and all the great summer activities have begun! The month of May was ...

Additionally, because ticks in Ohio thrive in anything from wooded areas to pastures and meadows, ... three are of the greatest concern: the lone star tick, the deer tick, and the longhorn tick.

While deer ticks and Lyme disease have been increasing in Ohio, only 80 cases had been reported for 2024 to the Department of Health as of May 9, mostly from the eastern and southeastern counties.

The most common species seen in Ohio include American dog ticks, deer ticks (also known as blacklegged ticks) and lone star ticks. Tick species vary in appearance, geographic distribution, and ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of ...