Alpha-gal syndrome, which comes from being bitten by the lone star tick, can make you allergic to eating red meat and ...

Americans have been issued a warning over two specific species of tick to look out for right now following a surge in the ...

With temperatures rising, more people are starting to go outside to either fish, hike, camp, or play in the grass.

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

In 2024, the Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) to identify the ticks that are found in the state. This information can be used to assess the risk of ...

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.

Spring may have only just started showing signs of life in northern parts of the country, but tick season has already begun.

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

Ticks are small but potentially dangerous pests that can easily be mistaken for other insects. Before your next walk in the ...

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

What ticks to look out for: Watch out for the lone star tick 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. This type ...

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 ...