Ticks are most active in summer, the same time people also flock to the woods and prairies where the creatures live.

Pleasure Beach, Bridgeport’s beloved shoreline getaway, is closed through the 2025 summer season after city officials ...

The first new invasive tick to be found in the U.S. in 50 years, the critters may be able to spread disease and are found in nine states.

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

Ticks also figuratively suck because they’re just plain gross. According to the Centers for Disease Control, avoiding wooded and bushy areas is the best way to prevent tick bites. Unfortunately, this ...

Learn about alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne allergy that makes people allergic to red meat. Discover symptoms, causes, and ...

A small but dangerous invasive pest is spreading across Indiana, raising concerns among experts and the public.

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

A tick takeover — fueled by climate change and an invasive new species — stole the spotlight Thursday as the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment ...

A silent invader, barely visible to the naked eye, is rapidly multiplying across the American landscape, raising urgent ...

As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites increases across the state. It’s important ...