Ticks are perhaps scary for their bloodsucking nature, and there are quite a few other insects that look like them. However, those insects are quite different.

Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...

West Virginia faces a new threat from the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick, which has recently been discovered in the state.

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

Powassan is a rare, but serious disease. Its rarity presents a challenge to those who study it. Research in a lab setting requires strict safety controls and investments that are hard to come by for ...

If you’re feeling nervous about going outdoors this summer, you’re not alone: Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that tick-borne diseases have doubled in ...

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