Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

As you spend more time outside and in nature, it’s important to be aware of your surroundings. While ticks might look like ...

We put four sprays, two lotions, and two lines of insect shielding clothes to the test to find the best tick repellents.

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

Neeta Connally, a biology professor at Western Connecticut State University, says tick numbers in Danbury are much higher in 2025 than in 2024.

To prevent tick bites, be proactive and know how to help prevent them. Ticks will hide on a blade of grass or other plants waiting for a potential host to walk by — reaching out with its legs ...

The best way to prevent tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease, is by wearing tick repellent with the chemical, Deet, according to Dr. Jacqueline Weaver, an emergency medicine physician with the ...

Discover how donkey skin extract matches DEET in repelling ticks, offering a natural alternative to chemical repellents.

After several rounds of human testing, Consumer Reports is sharing the best insect repellents for summer.

This makes it a busy season for Raleigh-based Murphy's Naturals. The company produces natural mosquito and tick repellent products, including sprays, incense, candles, wipes, and balm.

Would you apply donkey skin secretion in order to repel ticks? New research shows it could work — and well.

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick repellent. They have shown that a naturally ...