Whether you’re camping for the weekend, hiking local trails or barbecuing in your backyard, there’s one unwanted visitor you always need to watch out for: ticks. The tiny pests are easy to miss, and ...

The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute provides a free kit for people to submit samples for a study on ticks and tick-borne ...

Warmer weather brings the welcome return of outdoor activities to Michigan, but it also brings the unwelcome return of ticks.

The lone star tick, which is known for its aggressive nature and bites that can cause alpha-gal syndrome, or red meat allergy, as well as other dangerous viruses, is spreading across the United States ...

Long Star ticks are generally found in the West, but they've recently made the jump to the East Coast, too. (NIAID/) This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Our love of the outdoors can bring ...

Scientists have just found evidence that some bloodsucking ticks can potentially make themselves cozy inside our homes for a ...

Warmer, nicer temperatures have people getting outside, and with more time outdoors, there is an increased risk of picking up ...

While some may equate tick exposure to deep woods and hiking, that is no longer the case. New York residents can be exposed "absolutely anywhere," said Cornell Community IPM Extension Support ...

Researchers want people to send in ticks they may find this year. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute has been gathering ...

Ticks are major vectors of infectious diseases, affecting both animals and humans. Their ability to remain attached to a host ...

Whether you’re exploring local green spaces, walking your dog, gardening or catching up on yardwork, spring is sure to get you outside. But all that outdoor activity opens you — and your home — up to ...