Ticks tend to be smaller than a pencil eraser, but they can cause big health problems. A bite from a tick can lead to Lyme disease, or the lesser-known Powassan virus. Check for ticks after spending ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tick season has started in West Michigan and experts say it’s important to be vigilant this year. On days where the temperature reaches above 50 degrees, you’ll want to ...

At the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease, Valerie the mannequin shows how light-colored clothing makes it easier to identify ticks. There is a tick on the neckline of her t-shirt.

At the Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-borne Disease, Valerie the mannequin shows how light-colored clothing makes it easier to identify ticks. There is a tick on the neckline of her t-shirt.

Residents eager to enjoy the outdoors should be aware of ticks that may surface. Common methods to prevent a tick bite: * Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and tuck pants into socks. * Wear ...