We are all trying to practice social distancing and also get out and get fresh air. The New York State Department of Health (NYDOH) is warning that ticks are out and to find ways to protect yourself.
With temperatures warmer for many days in the month of January, authorities say that there is an increase in tick sightings. Here's what you need to know to keep your family and pets safe.
Every year, we hear about how ticks are bad and to keep an eye on our bodies as well as lost in the fur of our animals. You may have brushed this year's off as another warning, until this picture started trending on Facebook.
Spring is here and the warmer weather is coming. That means there will be more and more ticks looking for a place to call home on you and your pets. Here are some reminders on how to protect yourself.
As the summer winds down, there is still a significant threat of ticks. Now a new species has been discovered in eight states and is harder to detect. It has been found here in New York.
This is supposed to be the worst tick season on record and now New York state is taking different measures to make sure they do everything possible to try and control it.