Thirty-one million people are bitten every year, with nearly half a million contracting Lyme Disease, annually. However, those numbers are rising everywhere including north central West Virginia.

WORCESTER ― The number of ticks in Massachusetts is increasing, according to some experts, and that means the risk of catching a serious disease is rising. "Ticks are more active, and they're biting ...

The tick lifespan includes four distinct life stages: eggs, larvae, nymphs, and adult ticks. Most ticks have a three-host ...

With the summer weather comes concerns about ticks for those involved in agriculture. K-State crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said farmers need to be aware of their environments.

From parks and trails to neighborhoods, ticks are becoming a year-round concern. Scientists are seeing big changes in where ...

Since 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has confirmed 17 cases in the commonwealth, according to the study published in ...

Infusing your yard with sunlight is a natural way to deter them from rudely entering your space. “ Trim large bushes, trees, ...

By Sean Lawrence West Virginia University When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park. Your fear is well-founded ...

different tick species’ life cycles overlap, so they’re always around. South Carolina is home to a variety of ticks, which can grow from the size of a poppyseed to more than a half inch. The American ...

An invasive species of tick — one that’s been spreading rapidly in Pennsylvania and beyond — was just found to be the carrier of a bacterium. A rare bacteria that might be deadly.

Veterinarians recommend preventative medications not only to protect pets but also to prevent ticks from reproducing in homes. Simmons said ticks don't spend their entire life cycle on a host animal.