Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals. Recently, researchers conducted the largest study of its ...

The study raises concerns that two of the state's biggest ecological villains - a tick causing red-meat allergy and an ...

A long winter with snow and freezing winds has given way to spring with warmer weather and the chance to get outdoors and enjoy spring activities. Unfortunately, the warmer weather also brings an ...

The CDC estimates that around 476,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year. This potentially serious disease is spread through the bite of an infected deer tick, ...

Ticks and invasive species are plentiful nuisances in Maine. In pursuit of mitigation efforts, a joint team of researchers from the University of Maine and Vermont State University are exploring if ...

This large mudsnake recoiled as the hunters tried to help it by plucking off the swollen ticks. Python Cowboy video screengrab Snakes eat ticks, but the notorious blood-suckers occasionally get the ...

Although last year saw low numbers of winter ticks on Maine's moose population, the state's moose biologist expects much higher numbers for the coming winter season. Lee Kantar said that's because the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Do you think that if you don’t go in the woods, you can avoid ticks? Think again. Ticks have now been found in parks, lawns, and they even climb buildings. Ticks are active as long as ...