If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a ...

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

Dr. Carling Matejka thinks permethrin products are good. They are effective for repelling mosquitoes on dogs. She gives ...

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 ...

With tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect ...

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters ...

Before going for a hike or hitting a park this summer, here’s what you need to know about ticks — and the diseases they carry ...

The syndrome, which can make you allergic to red meat, is spread by a type of tick that has become more common in Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe?