Mike Pearson take a look at the Asian Longhorn Tick spreading rapidly across Missouri, threatening cattle herds.

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 ...

The Asian Longhorned Tick (ALHT) poses a serious threat to cattle health. ALHTs carry Theileria, which is a protozoan parasite that infects red and white blood cells. It can lead to anemia and, in ...

As autumn brings color-changing trees and falling leaves, a dangerous little critter could crash your leaf-peeping adventures. Ticks are a common parasite that are so small, we often miss them.

Thank you for your informative articles. I have been doing dairy farming for a while now. One of the biggest headaches over time has been managing tick infestation in my herd. Despite regular spraying ...

A Michigan Tech student researcher, empathetic to the suffering of tick-infested moose — and with a personal ick for ticks — is working to bring the animals relief. Grace Moeggenborg, an applied ...

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by infection with the bacterium, Rickettsia richettsii (R. richettsii). The bacterium is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. On ...

The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...

Ick, the dreaded tick! If you're finding ticks in your home, here's how to get rid of them, plus prevent that from happening again.