With warm weather and longer days also comes the beginning of tick season. Tick season has already started in many parts of the U.S. and if you like being outdoors, you should be taking precautions.

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Tick season has started in West Michigan and experts say it’s important to be vigilant this year. On days where the temperature reaches above 50 degrees, you’ll want to ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

Ticks can be active in any season, and it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible -- especially after you've been outside hiking, gardening, or enjoying nature.