Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They are found all across the United States, hanging out in almost every place ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening ...

As Michigan’s weather warms, both ticks and humans are waking up from their winter dormancy – that means they could cross paths. And there’s nothing a tick likes more than to hitchhike on you and your ...

Tick-borne viruses are becoming an increasingly common problem because of rising temperatures and changing climates that are creating ideal environments for the arachnids to thrive, and scientists ...

Mammalian meat allergy (MMA) is one of the few known food allergies caused by an environmental trigger—a tick bite. In simple ...

Diseases caused by tick bites are increasing in Michigan, state officials say, and they urge those spending time outdoors to watch for the arachnids while exploring this summer. While the parasites ...

The new bacteria, called Rickettsia finnyi, can cause fever, lethargy, swelling, rashes, and pain and, in some cases, death.

Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — Despite dropping temperatures along Michigan’s lakeshore, area veterinarians warn that ticks remain a threat to pets and their owners throughout fall, winter, and spring. Steve Fazer ...

It was a beautiful day in Chicago Monday with plenty of opportunities to get fresh air, but everyone was advised to make sure to prepare for ticks ahead of their relaxing walks. Every few weeks, the ...