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Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

The Rocky Mountain wood tick is the most common tick in Colorado that bites humans and dogs. Colorado tick fever is the most common tick-borne disease in Colorado, with symptoms similar to the flu.

Various tick species inhabit diverse environments throughout New York, from forests to lawns. Protective measures include wearing long clothing, using repellant, and treating clothes with permethrin.

Spring and early summer are when ticks are most active in Colorado, so you might want to start checking yourself and your dog after heading into the outdoors. Here are the most common ticks found in ...