Your socks are critical to your outdoor wardrobe—these are your first line of defense against ticks. If you are hiking, ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

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

Ticks are a year-round concern for all of us when temperatures are above freezing, but they are certainly more active and ...

Currently, the most effective tick repellents contain ingredients like DEET and permethrin, which are safe when used as directed but are not benign or ideal, and some people simply don’t like to use ...

Virginia has reported a dramatic spread in tick-borne illnesses in suburban neighborhoods. It's expected to get worse.

There are a few safe ways to dispose of a tick. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations include drowning ...

A compound found in donkey skin could be the key to keeping ticks—and the diseases they carry—at bay, according to new research from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Scientists say this ...

Currently, the most effective tick repellents contain ingredients like DEET and permethrin, which are safe when used as directed but are not benign or ideal, and some people simply don't like to ...