Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. They vary in size and ...

The Asian longhorned tick is a relatively new species in the United States that can transmit diseases like Rocky Mountain ...

American dog ticks are found in grassy or wooded areas in all parts of Minnesota and in many other states. The risk of tick-borne diseases in Minnesota is greatest from late spring through mid ...

Many dog flea medicines require a prescription ... NexGard is a better choice for preventing the transmission of Lyme disease from ticks. Some veterinarians also use NexGard to treat mange.

Wyoming already had three well-known ticks that are harmful to humans in the state: The Rocky Mountain wood tick, ...

But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what ... up the side of the street and our dogs come home with ticks on them," Frye ...

Lyme disease cases in the U.P. have increased in recent years ... Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever/ Rickettsia (RMSF) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever/Rickettsia (RMSF) is most often transmitted by the ...

The American dog tick spreads the bacteria that causes ... People who get Lyme disease from a tick bite can sometimes develop a red rash called erythema migrans. This rash shows up in a bullseye ...

cyclists and dog owners frequenting Singapore's green spaces. These spots are ideal for bead-size parasites called ticks, which can transmit diseases as they latch on to humans and feed on their ...