If you’re someone who enjoys outdoor activities in the summertime, especially activities like hiking or spending time in grassy areas, it is important to be vigilant about ticks. Ticks are small insects that can bite humans and transmit diseases through their bite. The most commonly discussed tick-borne illness is Lyme disease. However, there are many other infections that ticks can spread to humans, including Rocky Mountain fever and anaplasmosis. Tick bites require immediate care ...