We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ticks can be a big headache for anyone spending time outside — even if it's in your own backyard. Given that ticks spread several dangerous ...

A child inspecting the grass with a magnifying glass. - Catherine Delahaye/Getty Images When you walk outside and take a deep breath, the scent of fresh plants and grass wakes your senses like a warm ...

Diseases contracted via ticks have been reported in all 50 states, and about 15 states consider ticks an endemic problem, namely northeastern regions like New York and Connecticut. At least 15 species ...