Prevention methods have been the same for a long time. But one thing’s changed in the last few decades in Massachusetts: More ...

Up-close tick encounters are nothing new to Peter Krause. As a tick-borne disease researcher, he's conducted fieldwork where ...

As the weather warms, Ohioans are heeding the call of the wild. But with that comes a higher chance of coming in contact with ...

Ticks start low and crawl up, Tick Encounter at the University of Rhode Island says.

Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, disease-spreading ticks are now appearing in more places across the U.S. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels ...

Here is a look at the tick species found in Michigan as tick season is underway.

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Here’s how to keep these parasites away from you and your pets.

Minnesota is known for its mosquitoes. Up north, it's our unofficial state bird, and even in the lake-deprived southeast region, this buzzing pest is a constant concern for hikers, campers and pretty ...