As we spend more time outdoors this season, the threat of ticks becomes a real concern for people around the country. These ...

Wormwood grows no taller than three or four feet, doing best in sunny spots from US hardiness zone 4 to zone 9. As a ...

Clear away tall grasses and brush like honeysuckle around your home and the perimeter of your property. Install a fence ...

Finding a tick can cause panic, especially if it's attached to your skin. One common reaction is actually the most dangerous ...

Alice Jones Webb Modern tick repellent comes in a wide variety of forms and formulas, from old-school chemical DEET to natural non-toxic essential oils. You can even take advantage of odor-free insect ...

Maintaining a tidy garden and choosing plants that deter ticks can help reduce your pet’s exposure to these persistent ...

How We Selected The Best Tick Repellent Our recommendations for the best tick repellents come from our own experiences keeping these creepy, crawly critters at bay while hiking and camping.

Gardening Revive the pots, check for ticks, bagworms: This Weekend in the Garden Updated: Jul. 21, 2017, 2:05 p.m. | Published: Jul. 21, 2017, 1:05 p.m. By George Weigel | Special to PennLive ...

Anytime you are outside and the temperatures are about 50°F or warmer watch for tick bites. Use an insect repellent containing Deet on the skin. Apply a permethrin product to clothing.

I can live with mosquitoes, but ticks are another story. I’ve tried every kind of spray to repel ticks and prevent bites. I haven’t found any that are 100% effective.

I talked with 10 tick experts to find the best tick repellents for humans and the best tick repellents for dogs. The best product is Off! Tick Repellent Towelettes.

This weekend's yard jobs include thinking about using plants to help privacy, getting rid of lawn weeds before early-fall seeding, and watching out for ticks.