A woman has been arrested for child neglect after police found her three children living in a squalid, bug-infested home with ...

The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

As the number of ticks calling Central New York home and cases of tick-borne illnesses rise, here are four species to watch: one in Oneida County, one likely here and two who are approaching.

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

Have you spotted any dark, grain-sized bugs on you or your pets in recent weeks, either after a muggy walk through the woods or a simple trip to the backyard? There's a good chance it's a tick. The ...

Have you been bitten by a tick, or think you might have been exposed? If so, the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab wants to hear from you. The lab can test your tick for a range of tick-borne diseases, ...

Warning: This story might seriously tick you off. Nearly 31 million Americans are bitten every year by tiny, blood-sucking parasites — and 2025 is no different. Emergency room visits for tick bites ...

If you’ve ever taken a flight, you know the chaos that often ensues after landing when the pilot turns off the “fasten seatbelt” sign. People are jumping to their feet, swinging their bags down and in ...