Researchers have identified a new species of Rickettsia bacteria, which are responsible for causing types of spotted fever, ...

"The state's coastal climate, extensive forests, and suburban landscapes provide ideal conditions for [them] to thrive." ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Four tick species that likely traveled across continents while attached to humans have been identified in Connecticut. The nonnative species, described as rare and exotic, are not an immediate public ...

Ticks, potential carriers of Lyme disease, pose a risk to humans and pets in Michigan's outdoors. Tick season in Michigan typically spans from April to September, with peak activity when temperatures ...

Janine Hauck doesn’t know which tick gave her anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. She just remembers the fatigue, weakness and ...