Lone star ticks, named for a silvery-white, star-shaped spot on their backs, are particularly concerning ... The black-legged ...

Activities of ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers and more start increasing in the spring. Here are tips for protecting yourself from ...

You can easily spot ticks on your loved ones and pets early ... They are highly present in regions where white-tailed deer ...

Also known as deer ticks, they are found throughout the eastern United States. This tick can spread a number of pathogens ...

It’s getting to be that time of year again when over the next several months, some residents of the Ozarks will have to pluck a tick from their arms, legs or other bodily locations.

Deer ticks exist in wooded areas and carry bacteria that can cause infection. A bite often appears as a bullseye shape on the skin and it should be treated immediately. If you spot a tick on your ...

The group of blood-sucking parasites called ticks can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. Here's the latest tick tracking data.

Experts said the more mild winters and prolonged warm periods in Connecticut have created more friendly conditions for tick survival, some carrying serious diseases.

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

URI Professor Thomas Mather said that tick spotting have increased in the last two weeks. In New England, you should watch out for black legged ticks, which can cause Lyme's disease, and lone star ...