Ticks biting humans and dogs this spring have sparked an uptick in ER visits. Here's tips on knowing what ticks look like, ...

The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Experts said the more mild winters and prolonged warm periods in Connecticut have created more friendly conditions for tick survival, some carrying serious diseases.

The group of blood-sucking parasites called ticks can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis.

Products such as K9 Advantix® II are recommended and trusted by veterinarians to prevent tick bites that can cause Lyme ...

Adalsteinsson expects to find more of them — the longhorned tick is parthenogenetic, meaning it doesn’t need a mate in order ...

Some female ticks that fed on a blood meal (to have nutrients to lay eggs) can overwinter in leaf litter and then lay eggs in spring or summer. Even after a robust winter, a warm, wet spring can help ...

Young deer ticks, called nymphs, are brown and the size of poppy seeds. Adult female deer ticks are red and black, while males are black. Adult deer ticks are about the size of a sesame seed.

The arrival of spring marks the resurgence of ticks. Take the proper measures to protect yourself from harmful bites.