Some natural tick repellents are actually backed by peer-reviewed research. Here's which ones work and how to use them.

If you’ve spent more than half a minute in the woods in warmer weather, you are well aware that ticks suck. These multi-legged parasitic arachnids literally suck the blood of their chosen hosts, ...

Tick season is getting longer and more dangerous. Here's how to protect your yard and household before it peaks.

If you want to repel ticks naturally, this oil contains chemical compounds that are EPA-approved, and it's been shown to help ...

No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills ...

Tick-borne illness in children is rising fastest in the Midwest. Here’s what every parent needs to know this season.

Tick-borne diseases have more than doubled in the United States in the past 20 years, so it’s more important than ever to choose an effective tick repellent when spending time outdoors. These ...

Natural tick repellents such as oil of lemon eucalyptus do exist, but they are not usually as effective as DEET in keeping ticks away and tend not to last as long. Enter the donkey. The sebaceous ...

Thermacell mosquito and tick repellents are up to 43% off for Amazon's Memorial Day deals. The E65 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller offers a 20-foot protection zone and fast-charging capabilities. The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can ...

During the most recent week, 71 per 100,000 ER visits were due to tick bites.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Incidents of tick-borne Lyme disease in Ohio have risen substantially over the past several years as the ...