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.

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.

Mather said it's important for New Englanders to get familiar with lone star ticks and be able to identify both types of ticks ... However, ticks don’t all die in the winter.

MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may ...

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