State scientists said that rare exotic tick species that were detected in the state likely got there by hitchhiking on human ...

Lyme disease has been the poster child for tick-borne illnesses in the United States for decades, and for good reason. It can cause extensive health issues, especially if not caught early. But the ...

While rare, the rate of the Powassan virus is increasing and can cause severe disease, including inflammation of the brain ...

When I tell people I study parasites that live inside ticks, I usually get one of two reactions: a shudder of disgust or a ...

Arizona researchers want the state's residents to send them their ticks to help track these parasites and the diseases they ...

Watching this horrifying video clip of a botfly emerging from a dead rodent’s body may put you off them for life! But if you ...

All across the commonwealth residents and visitors alike are getting outside and enjoying the great weather. Pennsylvania’s ...

It's tick season again. Find out how to prevent tick bites and what to look out for if you find one on yourself or your pet.

Tick bites are rising in Pennsylvania, including for kids younger than 10. Residents can get free testing to see what pathogens a tick is carrying.

On this episode of VetXChange, Kathryn E. Reif, MSPH, PhD, is tackling the world of tiks with our host Adam Christman, DVM, MBA ...

A vector ecologist explains the complexities of tracking tick-borne diseases like Lyme in a climate-changed world ...