When people think about outdoor hazards, they picture bears, venomous snakes, or poisonous plants like poison ivy. However, ...

Ticks—all species and types of ticks—are the worst. But good luck avoiding them—especially if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors. We are in the midst of one of the worst, and longest, tick ...

We’ve waited months for warm weather to grace us so we can spend more time outdoors, but with warm weather comes pesky ticks. As more people hike through summer grasses, play in backyards and camp in ...

Long Star ticks are generally found in the West, but they've recently made the jump to the East Coast, too. (NIAID/) This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Our love of the outdoors can bring ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ticks can be a big headache for anyone spending time outside — even if it's in your own backyard. Given that ticks spread several dangerous ...