Maria Diuk-Wasser, professor of ecology at Columbia University, explained that it’s generally hard to predict if there will ...

In this video, I showcase the experience of removing large ticks from my tortoises.

Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals. Recently, researchers conducted the largest study of its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you think the recent freezing temperatures will have any effect on Rhode Island’s surging tick populations, think again. “One ...

Stay hydrated by primarily drinking water, especially during summer's peak heat. Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply frequently, especially after swimming or sweating. Check for ticks ...

America has a tick problem. While the overall number of ticks may not be increasing annually, the species of ticks that call particular regions of the nation home have changed. Previously, only one or ...

Although last year saw low numbers of winter ticks on Maine's moose population, the state's moose biologist expects much higher numbers for the coming winter season. Lee Kantar said that's because the ...

A long winter with snow and freezing winds has given way to spring with warmer weather and the chance to get outdoors and enjoy spring activities. Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings an ...

Of the 10,000 ticks collected across Connecticut last year, researchers with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station ...

Ticks don’t just go away in the winter. Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, and research shows that tick-borne diseases are on the rise in people and dogs. According to the ...

If you think the recent freezing temperatures will have any effect on Rhode Island’s surging tick populations, think again. “One thing people need to know about ticks is they’re not killed by the cold ...