Lone star ticks gained their name from the white spot on the back of adult females. They are one of the first tick species to ...

A UMass study found that rabbit ticks, which don't typically bite humans, can be carriers for a bacteria similar to the ...

People should be aware of the risks of ticks in the outdoors and take steps to protect themselves, such as checking for ticks ...

As the UK basks in warm weather, Brits are spending more time outside. The NHS has now shared a list of some of the insect ...

Mosquito bites are distressingly familiar, but what about all those other mysterious, red, itchy spots that show up in summer ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

Backyard and indoor bugs can be a nuisance. Here's what to do to keep mosquitoes, ticks, yellow jackets, and ants away.

One of the most common diseases ticks can transfer is Lyme disease, Hayes said. The black-legged tick is the primary vector for Lyme disease in the southeast, according to the NC State Extension.

If you think ticks are bad this year, you wouldn't be wrong, according to University of Dubuque researchers. They say shorter ...

THE TICK GENERALLY NEEDS TO BE IN PLACE ... The doctor talked about what someone should do if they get a bite, the effectiveness of non-itching topicals and devices and more.