Various tick species inhabit diverse environments throughout New York, from forests to lawns. Protective measures include wearing long clothing, using repellant, and treating clothes with permethrin.

Because of its importance, I should have penned this column a month ago, but better late than never. With temperatures hovering in the low 40s, I thought it both wise and sensible to catch up on a ...

Two emerging tick species, including one that is known to cause a red meat allergy, are on the rise in Connecticut. Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recently released ...

Four nonnative tick species have been identified in the state in recent years. The ticks “were identified on human travelers returning to Connecticut from 2019 to 2023,” according to the Connecticut ...

A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer. April marks the start of tick season in the Midwest, and this year a new ...

Colorado’s mountains had record low snow levels, while Salt Lake City and Phoenix were among the cities who had their highest ...

A new species of Rickettsia bacterium called Rickettsia finnyi has been identified by researchers after analysis of samples ...

Ticks have evolved different techniques to survive winter. They stay deep down in the leaf litter close to the forest floor ...

Research from Oklahoma State University suggests eastern red cedar trees may help ticks and mosquitoes survive longer in ...