ticks

This website keeps track of counties where Lyme Disease is most likely to happen in Missouri.

It's that time of year when ticks rear their ugly blood-sucking heads and become a problem. Ticks are more than just an issue for people as experts are warning to be on the lookout for diseases currently spreading among the Missouri dog population.

There's a new critter to be concerned about in Missouri. It's the Asian Longhorned Tick and it's been discovered in the northern part of the state. Medical experts say this tick can be very dangerous for both cattle and even humans.