Lyme disease is probably the most widely known disease that can result from a bite from the black-legged tick (a.k.a. deer ...

The lone star tick has made its way to Massachusetts, and the New Bedford Science Café is welcoming an expert to tell us what ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes the lone star tick as “very aggressive,” and it seeks out human ...

Adult female deer ticks are red and black, while males are black. Adult deer ticks are about the size of a sesame seed. More tips: Bit by a tick? What you should know about tick testing and tick ...

A Montana hunter discovered an unusual-looking tick on her dog and submitted it to a research lab; it was discovered that ...

As the weather heats up and folks head out to trails, doctors and vets in Boulder County are keeping a close eye on the insect.

A Montana hunter discovered an unusual-looking tick on her dog and submitted it to a research lab. It was discovered that ...

Along with adult fleas, heartworm ... and which parasites they control. Dog flea and tick treatments FAQs It can take several days to weeks to get rid of fleas. Veterinarians recommend a ...

Flea and tick shampoos should be used only when directed ... A puppy's skin is more sensitive than an adult dog's skin. Because of this, puppy shampoos are formulated to be extra-gentle while ...

The Vermont Department of Health reports a sharp increase starting in April every year of tick-related visits to emergency ...

Sniffer dog follows a scent. Image by KatPaws via Depositphotos. Ticks can pose a serious threat to your dog’s health, leading to issues like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and other tick-borne illnesses ...