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.

A female lone star tick can be identified by the white spot or "lone star" that is visible on her back. Ten years ago, the ...

A female tick can be identified by the white spot or "lone star" that is visible on her back, according to the CDC. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

This type of tick carries Lyme disease ... Lone star ticks, named for a silvery-white, star-shaped spot on their backs, are particularly concerning because their bites have been associated ...

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