Man Finds Tick On His Eye

Here’s a story that will make you squirm! Imagine a tick attaching itself to your eyeball. Yes! You did read that correctly. An encounter with a tick isn’t a pleasant one, but this Kentucky man got more than he bargained […]

Take The Time To Be ‘Tick Safe’ This Summer

A bite from a tick is all too common these days. These tiny creatures have a tendency to utilize us as their food source and unfortunately, spread some pretty nasty diseases. If you’ve found a tick on your skin it […]

Increasing Number of Lyme Disease Cases in Loudon County

Health officials are concerned by the increasing number of Lyme disease cases in Loudon County, VA. Lyme disease is a debilitating disease that is transmitted by infected ticks. However, a particular strain has been hard to detect, which means there […]

How to Identify a Tick

Tick season is here! These critters have been roaming around for a while now, ready to cause misery to many. We know as the weather warms up, ticks become more active, but do you know how to identify a tick […]

Spring Is Coming But Ticks Have Already Arrived

Spring is coming and with the nicer weather people are starting to spend more time outdoors. It’s such a great feeling when the warmer months are approaching. The sun is shining and there’s a sense of joy as we enjoy […]

How Long Can A Tick Live?

A bite from a tick can not only be irritating, but it can also pose some serious health risks. Ticks are known for transmitting diseases, such as Lyme disease and the bad news is that the situation is only getting […]

What To Do If A Tick Is On You

Ticks are so tiny, that it’s easy to not notice that one has latched onto your skin. So if you’ve ventured out into an environment that has the potential to be shared by ticks, you must make sure you do […]

Tick Threat to Dogs is 365 Days a Year

You love to spend time outside with your dog. Walking in the woods, running around in the park and simply just having fun with man’s best friend. It’s great to be out in the open air and there’s nothing more […]

Tick Pills Could Make Your Pet Sick

Your pets are a prime target for ticks, so in the event of a flea or tick infestation dogs and cats can be given medication to help get rid of these critters. However, pet owners beware! You might want to […]

Lyme Disease: What’s The True Picture?

When it comes to Lyme disease, are we ever really going to see a true representation as to just how big a problem this tick borne virus actually is? Studies have shown that the actual number of identified cases could […]