An invasive species of tick that has been reported in more than 20 states has been spotted in Maine for the first time, according to officials. The Asian longhorned tick was first identified in the ...

URI Professor Thomas Mather said that tick spotting have increased in the last two weeks. In New England, you should watch out for black legged ticks, which can cause Lyme's disease, and lone star ...

Various tick species inhabit diverse environments throughout New York, from forests to lawns. Protective measures include wearing long clothing, using repellant, and treating clothes with permethrin.

Four nonnative tick species have been identified in the state in recent years. The ticks “were identified on human travelers returning to Connecticut from 2019 to 2023,” according to the Connecticut ...

An invasive tick species is creeping its way into more parts of the country as warming temperatures help it spread a little-known infection that can leave people with debilitating symptoms and, in ...

Two emerging tick species, including one that is known to cause a red meat allergy, are on the rise in Connecticut. Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recently released ...

A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer. April marks the start of tick season in the Midwest, and this year a new ...

Research from Oklahoma State University suggests eastern red cedar trees may help ticks and mosquitoes survive longer in Oklahoma by creating cooler, more humid environments beneath their dense canopy ...

Ticks have evolved different techniques to survive winter. They stay deep down in the leaf litter close to the forest floor to limit exposure to the cold air. Snow may actually help them by adding ...