Though Lyme disease receives the most attention, there are numerous tick-borne illnesses that pose significant health risks. In fact, the United States is home to approximately 20, some of which can ...

What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial tick-borne disease that affects animals (dogs, horses, rarely cats) and ...

(CNN) — Maybe you spotted one crawling up your leg after a hike through tall grass or felt one on your dog’s back as you ran your hand through its fur. If you’re unlucky, maybe you found one already ...

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) - Experts are warning that tick populations could be on the rise in the coming weeks and months. Experts at the state Environmental Science and Forestry Lab say a lot of ...

are the bane of those who frequent the outdoors. They can render the glory of an outing in the woods or along a stream into an ordeal of serious illness, even death. All from a pinprick and the ...

Ticks don’t just go away in the winter. Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, and research shows that tick-borne diseases are on the rise in people and dogs. According to the ...

After a tick egg hatches, it goes through three life stages: larva, nymph and adult. Both male and female ticks feed on blood by inserting their barbed, straw-like mouthparts into the skin of their ...