ELYRIA, Ohio — Lorain County Public Health has issued a warning to residents about a tick species that’s causing an increase in Lyme disease in humans and pets. Blacklegged ticks, often no bigger than ...

Spring has officially sprung in Central Ohio, which means outdoor activities will soon start ramping up. Unfortunately, outside is where ticks lie in wait. The little arachnids crawl to the top of ...

FILE - This undated file photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) ...

Tick-borne diseases, like Lyme disease, are rapidly rising in Ohio as the parasite spreads to more places across the state. Last month, health officials across Appalachian Ohio gathered for the region ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) – An invasive species of tick known as ...

With the warmer weather coming, please be aware of another pest in our area. The Asian Longhorned Tick is an invasive pest established in Ohio as of 2021. They are reddish-brown, often smaller than a ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of humans and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WJW) — You may be looking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (WKBN) — A new study shows that the risk of being bitten by a blacklegged tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is ...

Ticks have become more common in Ohio over the past few decades. Ticks carry a variety of diseases that can be debilitating if left untreated. There are multiple species of ticks in Ohio, each ...