As heat in the summer rises, people start to ramp up outdoor activities — making them prone to tick bites. During this season, some ticks are in their most dangerous life stage, and they are able to ...
Ticks are commonly found in grassy or wooded areas and can be brought into homes on pets or clothing. Ticks can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and alpha-gal ...
As climate change profoundly alters ecosystems in North America, a small parasite is wreaking havoc: the winter tick. This ...
There is an increasing need for signs such the one seen here at the entrance to a trail at Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor, New York, warning of ticks. (Photo by James Carbone/Newsday RM via Getty ...
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as of April 2025, the tick has been reported in Arkansas, Delaware, ...
Ticks are tiny bugs in the arachnid (spider) family. There are hundreds of varieties. Many carry bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illnesses, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme ...