According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, tick bites for humans are increasing across the United States, ...

It's not unusual for dogs to have ticks, as they can easily attach themselves to their coat while out on walks. Ticks can't jump or fly, so they sit at the tip of grass and plants waiting to brush ...

Scientists mapped deer tick, dog tick and lone star tick abundance in Illinois and reported on tick-borne diseases across the state from 2018-2022. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists analyzed the ...

Whether your pet spends weekends hiking the trails with you or simply lounging in the backyard, tick checks should be part of your routine, especially during tick season. If you do find one attached, ...

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) Ticks ...

Researchers from the College of Natural Sciences have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick repellent. They have shown that a naturally ...

Ticks are out this season and if you spot one on you or yourself or your pet, it's likely one of Michigan's most populous species. When you're on your next hike, or even out in your yard, be sure to ...

Michigan State University researchers are building on years of wildlife disease research to explore how white-tailed deer ...

Learn about an unlikely strategy for repelling ticks that involves a compound secreted by the skin of donkeys, which may help prevent the spread of Lyme disease. Nothing sends a shiver down the spine ...