Tag: ticks

As tick-borne illnesses rise, Illinois is taking steps to increase surveillance

Tick-borne diseases have been on the rise in Illinois for many years. And new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign finds ticks are migrating to different parts of the state.

Champaign-Urbana experts advise caution as ER visits from tick bites increase nationwide

Experts in Champaign-Urbana recommend residents take steps to protect themselves and their pets from tick exposure as emergency room visits related to tick bites increase nationwide.