(FOX 2) - If you're planning to spend Fourth of July outside, be on the lookout for unwanted holiday guests - ticks.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

Lyme disease can result in more serious symptoms if left untreated. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: This disease is carried by a bacterium and can be transmitted by the bites of dog or wood ticks.

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones.

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...