As spring approaches and the days grow warmer, it’s only natural to feel the call of the outdoors. But before you ...

When you spot a tick on your dog or cat, your first instinct may be to panic or feel squeamish. Next come the questions: How long do ticks live? Where do ticks come from? How can I protect my pet? If ...

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 ...

The tick that transmits Lyme disease to people goes through three stages in its life. And the tick involved is the deer tick, not the larger dog tick which is more easily seen because it's larger and ...

One step in the process of handling some samples prior to tick testing at the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab. Credit: East Stroudsburg University Dr. Maria Diuk-Wasser, a professor and tick disease ...

Study shows many ticks carry several infections, increasing health risks and making diagnosis harder after bites.

As outdoor lovers, we tend to embrace the idea that time in nature is good for us, but one threat that's become harder to ignore: the growing presence of ticks and the serious diseases they can ...