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 ...

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 ...

A new tick species, climate change and a warning from a local doctor are behind the dramatic rise in Lyme disease across West ...

Colorado’s mountains had record low snow levels, while Salt Lake City and Phoenix were among the cities who had their highest ...

Because of its importance, I should have penned this column a month ago, but better late than never. With temperatures ...

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 ...

Research from Oklahoma State University suggests eastern red cedar trees may help ticks and mosquitoes survive longer in ...

While some may equate tick exposure to deep woods and hiking, that is no longer the case. New York residents can be exposed "absolutely anywhere," said Cornell Community IPM Extension Support ...