Summer is here, and that means ticks are, too. Why it matters: Ticks, which are most active in warmer seasons, transmit Lyme ...

A species of tick that could spread diseases to people, pets and livestock was recently identified for the first time in ...

Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They ...

“If you’re out all day long, try to do a quick check for ticks every few hours,” said Bobbi Pritt at the Mayo Clinic. “When ...

As cooler regions experience milder winters, those areas are becoming more hospitable to many tick species, Ben Hottel, an ...

The statement isn't all negative. Apart from the tick infestation, city officials say the locally protected Audubon birds ...

New exotic tick spreading through eastern U.S. The first new invasive tick to be found in the U.S. in 50 years, the critters may be able to spread disease and are found in nine states.

This year, New York City — the home to 8.2 million residents — has experienced a surge in the number of black-legged tick ...

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.