Most Oklahomans have experienced the dreaded tick bite after a day spent outdoors, or even just mowing the lawn. Because the parasites are so common, there are plenty of myths out there about what to ...

Oklahoma is home to several species of ticks, and last summer, the Sooner State saw a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome cases due to tick bites. The small parasite feeds on the blood of animals and humans, ...

Tick season is ramping up, and experts say people should take precautions before venturing outside. Of the 700 species of ticks in the world, the U.S. is home to nearly 50 species, according to the ...

He’s the “tick guy,” but this year even his son got the fever. Each year, hundreds of Oklahomans suffer from one of a variety of fevers that come from bacteria transmitted by one of two common ticks ...