The deer tick ( Ixodes scapularis), also known as the black-legged tick, is not an insect but an arachnid. As it feeds on a ...

As the summer weather beckons people to enjoy nature local healthcare officials are issuing an urgent reminder to “fight the ...

After a tick egg hatches, it goes through three life stages: larva, nymph and adult. Both male and female ticks feed on blood by inserting their barbed, straw-like mouthparts into the skin of their ...

If you’re thinking about being in the woods this summer, experts are warning to stay alert for ticks, as this year may see a spike in tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease. The reason? Acorns.

The Asian longhorned tick is an invasive species which can pose a threat to livestock. Here's what to know.