Ticks are spreading faster into northern hiking regions. The post Rising Tick Populations Are Affecting Hikers in More ...

On a warm spring day, disease ecologist Daniel Salkeld is hiking the hills of coastal scrub and chaparral of Marin County, north of San Francisco. It's his favorite spot to collect ticks. As he walks, ...

The movement of the ticks was observed using tracking software. Once again, the research showed that the octenal was in all cases at least as effective as DEET in repelling the ticks and in the case ...

The actual number of AGS cases over the last 12 years may be as high as 450,000. A red meat allergy caused by tick bites is an "emerging public health concern," according to two new studies from the ...

When it comes to preventing tick bites -- especially in light of the dramatic, decade-long rise in tick-borne diseases -- bug sprays help but are less than optimal. When it comes to preventing tick ...

As it gets hotter day by day, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding Michiganders to stay wary of ticks. Many people are unaware that these tiny pests can pose ...

Ticks can transmit bacteria that cause Lyme disease. It is important to remove a tick if a person notices one on their body. Tick removal tools offer a convenient and cost-effective way of lowering ...

On a warm spring day, disease ecologist Daniel Salkeld is hiking the hills of coastal scrub and chaparral of Marin County, north of San Francisco. It’s his favorite spot to collect ticks. As he walks, ...