Most people who get it don’t have symptoms, but in some cases it can lead to “major neurologic complications,” according to ...

In Albany County last year, according to data from the state’s health department, 871 ticks were collected from 12 sites, showing a population density of 41.69 percent.

Most people who get it don’t have symptoms, but in some cases it can lead to “major neurologic complications,” according to health officials.

A mosquito sample in Western Massachusetts has been found carrying Eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, the first detection ...

The West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito, said Health Commissioner Joe Ebel. There are no vaccines or medicines to prevent West Nile, so the best way to prevent ...

The best tick repellent you can use: Permethrin “Our experience and our research shows that permethrin products work best as a tick repellent.

Study in mice suggests potential for probiotic treatment. Although previous research has linked pesticide exposure to harmful ...

Strawberries were previously the "dirtiest" fruit in your cart but some of the US's most consumed vegetables have topped a list for most pesticides ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ticks that cause most Lyme disease cases.

York, Maine, sprayed Bog Road Fields with insecticide due to a high volume of tick reports. Ticks were reported on playground equipment, picnic tables, and the building. Warmer winters and a ...

Unlocking Life Basics: Tick safety Arguably one of the most annoying parts of summer are the ticks. Not only are they obnoxious and gross, they can also be dangerous. It is important to practice ...