It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, ...

Some experts believe this is going to turn out to be the worst tick season yet. It is in full swing now, and those ticks ...

A CDC-funded research center based at UMass Amherst is looking for natural alternatives to chemical tick repellants, and they ...

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. ...

CUMBERLAND, Maine — Experts say that most tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, typically occur between now and the end ...

To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put repellents to the ultimate test–having real people stick their arms into ...

To find the best bug sprays, Consumer Reports put repellents to the ultimate test -- having real people stick their arms into cages full of hungry mosquitoes.

The syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe?

The region has the highest rate of Lyme disease in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.