Diseases associated with the American dog tick are rare in Michigan ... An aggressive biter of humans and companion animals, ...

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Striking fear and disgust into the hearts of many, ticks are an omnipresent fact of life. They live in all fifty US states ...

Tick season is underway in Kansas, and it’s important to check your body and clothes after outdoor activities. Several common ...

A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio.

Many ticks can carry bacteria, viruses and parasites that can harm humans, including Lyme disease and anaplasmosis.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning ...

A University of Minnesota expert writes, "One exciting new project we are working on aims to bring detection tools to the ...

There are at least five species of ticks in Washington, but only a few of those are capable of transmitting disease to humans ...

“Right now is peak activity for American dog tick adults ... the most Lyme disease transmission,” McDermott said. While adult ticks are typically just the size of an apple seed, they can ...