Mosquito Season Is Here. Don't wait until you have been bitten to begin the mosquito control process. Take steps to make your yard less...

Did you know? Ticks generally cling to plants near the ground in brushy, wooded, or grassy places. The edges of woodlands and leaf litter...

Most mosquito bites will only result in itching or skin irritation. However, some kinds of mosquitoes found in Massachusetts carry...

In 2016 more than 5,200 U.S. residents had Zika, and more than 220 people have caught Zika from local mosquitoes carrying the virus. The...

Keep mosquitoes away this summer. Choose a repellent that really works, two effective ones are DEET and Picaridin. Because mosquitoes are...

Did you know? A mosquito, as small as it is, it's the most deadly animal in the world transmitting diseases to almost 700 million people...

Did you know? The easiest and safest way to remove a tick is with a tweezer. Do not twist the tick, this might tear the head and mouth...

Did you know? Ticks don't jump, fly, or drop from trees onto your head and back. Ticks will crawl up over your entire body; they want to...

Remember to check your pets for ticks as soon as they come indoors. Talk with your veterinarian about using tick preventives on your pets...

It's summertime, which means outdoor play, hiking, gardening — and tick bites. Each year, about 300,000 people in the U.S. catch Lyme...