Veterinarians say peak tick season is underway, and researchers have confirmed a newly identified tick-borne illness that can make dogs seriously sick.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there’s been a rise in emergency room visits for tick bites this summer, with the northeast region seeing the most cases.

Consumer Reports has expert advice to help you and your pets stay safe from pesky pests like ticks.

Lyme disease is primarily spread through blacklegged tick bites, which is why it’s important to be careful when you’re outside this summer.

Spring has sprung, and so have ticks! Consumer Reports experts reveal chemical-free ways to limit the number of ticks crawling through your backyard.

An aggressive species of ticks is causing a disease that can make you allergic to meat. What you need to know about the lone star tick to protect you and your family.

Tick season is back! We'll tell you the best ways to avoid them and how to safely remove them from your skin -- if you do get bit.

The CDC says the number of tick-borne diseases, like Lyme disease, is increasing at a record pace.