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

But contained in every bite of this infuriating, insatiable pest is also a trove of social, environmental and epidemiological ...

A rare tick-borne virus has killed one and hospitalized two others in Wisconsin so far this year, The News Tribune reports.

A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health ...

The Western blacklegged tick. Courtesy Bay Area Lyme Foundation. Ticks are always something to watch out for in the Bay Area, but this year warrants some extra vigilance. Recent sweeps in Portola ...

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a ...

"This year’s nymphal stage blacklegged tick season has started with a real bang," said Neeta Connally, a biology professor at ...

The 32 western black-legged ticks all tested negative for Lyme disease. “Tickborne diseases typically will develop only if the tick has been attached to you for over 24 hours, ...

None tested positive for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, but four ticks did test positive for Colorado tick fever virus. The 32 western black-legged ticks all tested negative for Lyme disease.