Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can ...

Learn about an unlikely strategy for repelling ticks that involves a compound secreted by the skin of donkeys, which may help ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a ...

You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...

Tick season lasts from early spring through fall, and ticks can have dire consequences if they aren’t found. It can happen to ...

With warm weather, tick season is in full swing. Before you hit the trails or your backyard, make sure you are prepared to ...

Ticks can be found across the contiguous United States, but several species thrive in the warm and humid climates of the ...

For livestock, consult with a veterinarian about health program to control ticks. Not all insecticide products are effective ...

Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and ...

Sunshine and warmer temperatures mean more time outside, but a pest about the size of a sesame seed can bring a halt to the ...

You've probably already seen them if you've been outside, but here's what you need to know about ticks in Illinois this year.