May is a lovely month to be outside, whether it is working in the yard or going for a walk. We’ve had lovely weather for walks, and we have great places to hike in Jacksonville. Sometimes, while ...

Ticks are often carried into yards by wildlife and pets, not by traveling on their own. Maintaining your yard by mowing, removing leaf litter, and trimming vegetation reduces tick habitats. Preventing ...

The tick population is on the rise in North Carolina and much of the nation. Here's how to keep the blood suckers at bay.