Scientists analyzed the distribution of three potentially harmful tick species in Illinois, identifying regions of the state with higher numbers of these ticks and, therefore, at greater risk of ...

(NEXSTAR) — An invasive tick that can prove fatal for cattle has spread to a new state, officials have confirmed. The Asian longhorned tick, which was first detected in the U.S. in 2017, was found in ...

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Scientists analyzed the distribution of three potentially harmful tick species in Illinois, identifying regions of the state with higher numbers of these ticks and, therefore, ...

North Carolina is experiencing a surge in Lyme disease cases. Researchers from UNC Greensboro, North Carolina State, and Appalachian State University conducted a five-year, statewide survey of ...

The tick, which has been spreading throughout New England, is known to potentially carry bacteria that cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a serious illness transmitted through tick bites. However, ...

You spent some time outside, and then discovered a bug on your leg. What is it? And should you be concerned? It's estimated that more than 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease develop in the United ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Experts said Illinoisans should be aware of the increase in ticks in the state. "We're sort of on the edge of an invasion," Northwest Mosquito Abatement District Medical Entomologist ...

Despite regular spraying, I have not been able to eliminate the ticks. I have even lost some of my animals to tick-borne diseases like East Coast Fever and Anaplasmosis. Apart from regular spraying, ...

Cities and towns surrounded by large areas of woodland are more likely to have ticks in their urban greenspaces, according to a new study. Overall, the study found that both the number of ticks, and ...

The Asian longhorned tick has officially been found in Maine for the first time — and experts say its arrival could have serious implications for both human health and the state's agricultural economy ...