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." ...

This photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a female Lone Star tick. James Gathany U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention South Carolina has plenty of ...

April marks the start of tick season in the Midwest, and this year a new invasive species joins the various other tick species in the St. Louis region: the longhorned tick. “We've been waiting for ...

The lone star tick, which is known for its aggressive nature and bites that can cause alpha-gal syndrome, or red meat allergy, as well as other dangerous viruses, is spreading across the United States ...

Until recently, scientists thought a rare and potentially deadly meat allergy was transmitted by just one species of tick found in the U.S. — the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). However, new ...

An infestation of multiple species of dangerous ticks is disrupting summer plans. You won’t find much fun at Pleasure Beach this summer. The popular shoreline spot in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been ...

ORONO, Maine (WMTW) — University of Maine researchers say an invasive Asian longhorned tick has been detected in the state for the first time, raising new concerns for livestock, wildlife and public ...

Whether you’re camping for the weekend, hiking local trails or barbecuing in your backyard, there’s one unwanted visitor you always need to watch out for: ticks. The tiny pests are easy to miss, and ...