The summer season has officially begun and so has the arrival of ticks in various regions of the states. It is during this season that stepping outside exposes you not only to scorching heat but also ...

There’s been a very noticeable increase in the tick population, both in Pennsylvania and outside of it. And with this rise in the number of ticks comes growing concern over tick-borne illnesses.

A blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, is seen resting on a leaf. Another mild winter and other favorable factors likely means the 2024 tick population will be equal to last year or larger.

Just in time for tick season, new research is shining a light on how animals develop resistance to tick bites, which points toward the possibility of developing more effective vaccines against the ...