Dogs may be beloved companions, but a new Australian study suggests their environmental impact is larger and more troubling ...

Concerned about ticks? Get the latest on Ohio's tick species increase, Lyme disease spikes, and tips to safeguard your ...

Lone star ticks live in woodlands with plenty of undergrowth. American dog ticks, on the other hand, live in grassy fields and other areas with little tree cover, according to the Ohio Department ...

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

The lone star tick is one of three main disease-carrying ticks in Indiana — along with the black-legged tick and the American dog tick. This tick doesn't carry Lyme disease but can carry other ...

University of Maine researchers discover that ticks thrive in backyards, but there are methods to eliminate the tick habitat.