You’re a lot more likely to be bitten by a lone star than a blacklegged tick in areas where they’re both common. Here’s what you need to know about this increasingly common species of tick.

Hidden in leaf litter near wildlife corridors, a poorly known threat to public health lies in wait for hikers, cyclists and ...

Once a tick finds a host it can take between 10 minutes to 2 hours to start feeding, depending on the tick species and life stage. When the tick finds a feeding spot, it holds the skin and cuts into ...

RT-PCR analysis of serum samples from 792 participants, collected between May and July from 2022 to 2024 identified 26 ...

So far, Asian longhorned tick has been found on numerous domesticated and wildlife species hosts including: sheep, goats, dogs, cats, horses, cattle, chickens, black bears, grey squirrels, red and ...

The winter tick is a small, external parasite which, like all of Maine’s 15 tick species, survives on the blood of animals. Though they are capable of feeding on many different species, winter tick ...

This endangered invertebrate is harmless to humans — and rabbits. Saving it from extinction might even benefit both species.

Here in the dry desert, among the saguaro cactuses and tumbleweeds, investigators found a different culprit: Rhipicephalus ...

Treatment of tick paralysis can cost upwards of $10,000 for severe cases. The most effective way to protect your pets is with year-round, species-specific parasite prevention from a reputable brand ...

Recognition and timely removal of the tick usually leads to complete resolution of symptoms, whereas continued feeding can lead to respiratory arrest and death. Follow-up includes species ...