Ticks have evolved different techniques to survive winter. They stay deep down in the leaf litter close to the forest floor ...

The morning alarm goes off, and it’s time to get ready for work. Ph.D. student Samuel Gilvarg has already pretreated his clothes with permethrin insecticide. All that’s left is to pull his socks up ...

A recent outbreak of ticks in Qld's free zone has sparked debate on how the Government manages infestations...Read More ...

While many people associate ticks with deep woods and backcountry trails, the reality is that most tick bites happen much closer to home as people take advantage of spring and summer weather in parks ...

Ticks can be hard to spot but spread serious diseases. See pictures of what tick bites and rashes look like and get tips from experts on how to identify them.

Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Chautauqua and Erie counties are leading a regional initiative to increase awareness of tick-borne diseases and tick management in Western New York. The agencies are ...

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