Powassan virus is primarily transmitted to humans by one of Minnesota’s 13 tick species: the blacklegged tick, also known as ...

Marshfield Clinic Research Institute is once again asking Wisconsin residents to send in ticks they find while working and ...

Ways to avoid ticks include spraying repellent on clothes and exposed skin, wearing long sleeves and pants, and tucking your ...

A tick found on a bird dog in Montana could forewarn of Lyme disease spreading into the state. What's happening? A ...

A recent study shows that two additional tick species can transmit the red meat allergy alpha-gal syndrome. Which species can be found in Alabama?

Ticks hold onto leaves and grass and sense an animal’s breath, body odors, heat, moisture and vibrations. They pick paths to hang out where animals pass by then reach out their first pair of legs to ...

Health unit staff note people do not gain natural immunity to Lyme disease and may develop it more than once. The health unit ...

April is the start of tick season. The little pests start coming out as soon as the weather gets warm. Let's start out with an interesting fact: ticks are not insects. They're actually part of the ...

A retired entomologist from Millersville University shares what we may expect this tick season and how to keep you, your family and your pets safe.

The warmer weather means a lot more time spent outdoors, but it also means the return of pests like ticks and mosquitos. “Ticks can be active all year long as long as the temperature is ...

We’re entering the season when ticks come out, and it’s important to be aware of your environment while outdoors. Ticks can ...