Knowing where ticks gather can help you avoid bites.

It's tick season and many of us are nervously tiptoeing in the garden to avoid a nasty surprise. One of the best ways to actually get rid of them is by encouraging owls. They prey on rodents, i.e.

A workshop in Auburn last week provided practical advice on ways to discourage ticks from making your yard their home.

Tick populations in Pennsylvania are continuing to grow, and officials say residents should expect to see more ticks this year, along with a higher risk of tick-borne illnesses. Officials said the ...