Esme Murphy, a reporter and Sunday morning anchor for WCCO-TV, has been a member of the WCCO-TV staff since December 1990. She is also a weekend talk show host on WCCO Radio. Born and raised in New ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Hunting season has begun, and even if you aren't someone who enjoys getting out in the woods, you could still be dealing with the dangers out there, namely ticks and Lyme disease. CNY ...

As temperatures rise and climate patterns shift, the tick season starts earlier, lasts longer, and reaches places it hasn't before, including right in your backyard. But the good news is that you can ...

A new survey reveals that farmers in the U.S. Northeast face rising tick exposure and increasing risks from tick-borne diseases.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Most people know to look out for ticks when going hiking. However, experts say ticks are showing up more and more in backyards, parks and even sidewalks across West Michigan.

Students from across the state can help highlight the prevention of tickborne illnesses like Lyme disease through an art ...

South Carolina is home to a vast array of pesky critters, but ticks are almost in a class by themselves. They’re creepy and crawly, but they also bite for the sole purpose of gorging themselves on ...