It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts ...

CLEVELAND — Consumer Reports just released its latest insect repellent ratings, so before you head outside, here’s what you ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ...

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

Ticks are a year round concern for all of us when temperatures are above freezing, but they are certainly more active and prevalent during the warmer months. The best ...

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 ...

A CDC-funded research center based at UMass Amherst is looking for natural alternatives to chemical tick repellants, and they ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, ...

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