On Sept. 16, a pup, later named Microsoft Office, arrived at Austin Pets Alive's animal hospital covered in thousands of ...

The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.

Ticks don't just live in our homes and yards, they also breed there, laying small clusters of eggs that produce hundreds of offspring in a matter of weeks.

The tick poses a risk to people, pets, and livestock. It’s especially harmful to livestock and has been known to break out into an infestation on one animal, leading to great stress and reducing ...

Spring means warmer weather and an uptick in peak activity of nymph ticks making May the best time to highlight National Lyme Disease Awareness month. The month is dedicated to prevention and early ...

The appearance of the Asian longhorned tick in Maine is a big cause for concern. How does it affect you and what should you ...

Recent studies clarify that Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks, with genetic differences affecting immune response, not ...

The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...

Four nonnative tick species have been identified in the state in recent years. The ticks “were identified on human travelers returning to Connecticut from 2019 to 2023,” according to the Connecticut ...