South Carolina has its fair share of pesky, crawly critters during summer, but ticks are a particularly dangerous nuisance. Their sole purpose is to gorge themselves on you or your pet’s blood.

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...

Whether we like it or not, ticks live all around us -- from the woods to our lawns. When they spot their prey, they will crawl on and attack. And with every bite, there’s a risk of disease. “Things ...

Ticks are around all year but most active in the warmer months. Taking to the outdoors as the weather warms this summer? You should be prepared for ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...