While the knowledge of ticks being vectors for Lyme disease is ubiquitous, there’s a lesser-known threat these insects carry ...

As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, it’s crucial to be aware of ticks as peak season is now underway.

Maryland is home to multiple types of ticks, which can spread disease. Here's what to look out for and how to avoid ...

Some passengers are unaware that some airplanes spray pesticides to prevent insect-borne diseases. Here's what to know.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory adds to its services to help pet owners identify and treat common springtime parasites ...

Lyme disease is probably the most widely known disease that can result from a bite from the black-legged tick (a.k.a. deer ...

Tick season is here again, and that means you need to be extra vigilant with checking your pets for the blood suckers.

Alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, is one tick-triggered allergy that can change what you eat, the medications you tolerate and how ...

Two cases of alpha-gal syndrome suggest that the lone star tick isn’t the only species in the United States capable of triggering an allergy to red meat.