Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...

The Rocky Mountain wood tick is the most common tick in Colorado that bites humans and dogs. Colorado tick fever is the most common tick-borne disease in Colorado, with symptoms similar to the flu.

Tick season is a bit less frightening when you’re prepared with a tick removal tool Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year ...

If you plan on spending any time outdoors this summer, preventing tick bites should be a priority. These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while ...

As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...