A new study by Fikrig and other researchers, published Wednesday in Science Translational Medicine, uses a powerful ...

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year ...

Dr. Megan Linske, a vector ecologist with the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, said she's seen changes in new ...

Scientists consider these human biters the main AGS culprit, but these new cases shift the blame to deer and western black-legged ticks. This new evidence raises concerns about the spread of AGS ...

Each time a submission is logged, it is identified as a dot on a Canada-wide map, updated in real-time. By helping provide a better understanding of tick species and awareness ... they had landed ...

The group of blood-sucking parasites called ticks can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. Here's ...

The real test came when we went hiking through ... When it comes to choosing the best tick repellent for humans, there are a few key features to consider. We recommend looking for products that ...

Tick experts are warning Mainers to prepare for an increase in tick populations this spring, following a winter that was not ...

Empirical findings: Smaller tick size reduces spread and depth Many studies used “real” data coming from events that reduced U.S. tick sizes, such as: Tick size reduction from 1/8 to 1/16 in ...