A Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist shows samples of blacklegged, or deer, ticks that are known to carry Lyme and other diseases. While the knowledge of ticks being vectors for Lyme ...

New research suggests that any tick bites from these three species could leave you with an unexpected allergy to red meat.

The historic geographic range of established tick vectors have expanded, and new invasive tick species have been introduced over the last decade. Additionally, novel tick-borne pathogens have been ...

Temperatures are warmer, grass is greening up nicely, and yes, it's time for ticks. But are ticks on cattle a concern?

But in addition to that, I really try to emphasize to my clients how important it is to understand that fleas and ticks are vectors or carriers for blood diseases. It’s a kinder, gentler age now ...

Ticks are known vectors for various diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and babesiosis. These diseases can have serious consequences if left untreated, making it crucial ...

It’s tick season.  And as we start to spend more time outside, the chance of a tick encounter can increase.  Ticks can be ...

With spring underway, the likelihood of getting a tick-borne illness is elevated, according to Mayo Clinic. One that ...

Researchers have discovered ticks in Maine carrying a new strain of bacteria that can cause a life-threatening infection in humans.

However, the disease has not been found in dog ticks, the usual disease vectors in the area. Finding the strain in rabbit ticks “may solve part of the puzzle" of why the disease has been found ...