Long Star ticks are generally found in the West, but they've recently made the jump to the East Coast, too. (NIAID/) This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Our love of the outdoors can bring ...

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Ticks—all species and types of ticks—are the worst. But good luck avoiding them—especially if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors. We are in the midst of one of the worst, and longest, tick ...

Whether you’re camping for the weekend, hiking local trails or barbecuing in your backyard, there’s one unwanted visitor you always need to watch out for: ticks. The tiny pests are easy to miss, and ...

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Do you have ticks? Does your dog or cat have ticks? If so, the researchers at Rutgers University want to know about them. Rutgers has launched a new citizen science program called NJ Ticks 4 Science ...

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station has released findings from its active tick surveillance program. Dr. Megan Linske, a vector ecologist with the station, said she's seen changes in new ...

Two emerging tick species, including one that is known to cause a red meat allergy, are on the rise in Connecticut. Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station recently released ...

Learning how to avoid ticks while hiking is essential for every outdoor enthusiast who wants to enjoy the great outdoors safely. This comprehensive guide reveals the best way to implement natural tick ...

It’s still technically winter in Michigan, but ticks are already out and active. Experts are urging people to take tick precautions now, such as practicing tick checks and treating pets against ticks, ...