Ticks can be active in any season and experts say it's important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...

Ticks are spreading globally and bringing familiar conditions such as Lyme disease with them, as well as totally new ones. Now research is revealing how to prevent and treat the diseases they carry ...

The Fordham Tick Index indicates a high risk of ticks in New York City due to increased acorn-eating animal populations.

They feed slowly, taking a couple of days until they’re completely satiated. When out looking for a host, ... It’s unusual for brown dog ticks to pick humans as hosts.

What’s the difference between a deer tick (blacklegged tick) and wood tick (American dog tick)? Here’s what they look like, where they live, and the diseases they carry.

While they do feed on other species, winter ticks primarily target moose, latching on in the fall and feeding throughout the winter. Infestations can reach up to a staggering 90,000 ticks per animal.

Check. Trusty, durable leash? Check. You're set for a great outdoor adventure (even if it's a trip to the local park or a walk through the woods behind your street). Yet, vets are begging pet parents ...

Native to east Asia, the ALHT was first detected in New Jersey in 2017. Since then, it has spread to more than 20 states with ...

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.