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There are 16 different tick species in the commonwealth, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Only a select ...

While it's common to expect ticks on a hike through the woods, they could also be hiding much closer, in your own backyard.

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Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

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