It’s that time of year again. The sun is starting to shine brighter, the leaves are slowly unfolding, daffodils are blooming, and one of the Island’s biggest public health enemies is returning: the ...

For those looking to go outside and enjoy a beautiful spring day, keep in mind that Connecticut is attracting more and more ticks, and those ticks are carrying more and ...

While early predictions have warned of a potential surge in mosquito numbers this summer, some are sounding the alarm on a different bloodsucker – ticks are back in business in parts of Minnesota.

Climate change and growing deer populations have helped Lyme disease proliferate in New England. But there are several ways ...

Discover how weather impacts tick populations and activity in the Mid-Missouri region. Learn about the best ways to prevent tick bites and stay safe outdoors.

In northern states, a tick’s life cycle is two years long. University of Minnesota Associate Professor Jon Oliver explains ...

Researchers have discovered ticks in Maine carrying a new strain of bacteria that can cause a life-threatening infection in ...

The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of ...

Nichole Louis, RN, BSN, Director of Health Care Services at CCHD says that “If you have been bitten by a tick, be sure to ...

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With the arrival of spring and summer, the Midwest is bracing for an increase in tick activity – particularly deer ticks, ...