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Lyme disease is becoming a bigger problem. Which states have the most cases?
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 days agoConsider long pants and high socks in favor of shorts. Avoid high grass and leaf litter. On hikes,...
These 6 ticks found in Indiana can make you sick. What you need to know this summer
The Herald-Times via Yahoo News· 4 hours agoThe state Department of Health website has these suggestions: Know where to expect ticks, which...
This Florida county reports latest case of dengue fever. Here's what to know
Herald-Tribune via Yahoo News· 20 hours agoApply insect repellent that contains DEET (10-30%), picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus,...
Don't let this be the summer you get Lyme disease: Take Care from Keystone Health
Gannett via AOL· 1 day agoAdditionally, clothing, boots and camping gear can be treated with products containing 0.5% ...
Keep Mosquitoes Away with These Tried-and-True Repellents
Scientific American· 1 day agoMosquitoes are masters of speed and subtlety. This elusiveness means we have to rely on insect...
After rare tick discovery, here’s how to stay safe this summer
The Holland Sentinel via Yahoo News· 1 day agoJarrell recommends insect repellent with DEET at a concentration of 30%. Treating clothing with ...
‘Extremely active this year’: KDHE monitors rise in mosquito, tick diseases
KSNT Topeka via Yahoo News· 22 hours agoTOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is warning Kansans of an...
Steps to survive ‘pretty active’ tick season in Georgia, South Carolina
News 12 Augusta· 2 days agoIt doesn’t take long for researchers at Emory to find ticks in Georgia to study. Tick-borne...
Georgia is home to more than 20 species of ticks. Here's what you need to know.
The Augusta Chronicle via Yahoo News· 5 days agoHinkle offers a few tips to keep in mind while out and about this summer. “Consider applying a...
The Best Mosquito Repellent For Camping And Keeping Safe From Diseases
Forbes· 6 days agoIf you’ve ever camped near a body of water, you know there is a major difference between packing any old bug spray and a high-quality mosquito repellent. Swarming mosquitoes can be as incredibly ...