While its bite isn't as dangerous as blacklegged tick, which spreads Lyme disease, lone star ticks do cause plenty of health ...

Emory University researchers are mapping the reach of the lone star tick, which can carry the Heartland virus, a vector-borne disease.

Texans, beware of the big, bad “lone star” tick this summer. The arachnid is found in the eastern, southeastern, and south-central United States, and if you get bit, it can end your meat ...

Dr. Herrin says that in Kansas, pets in rural areas that spend time hunting or hiking are the most at risk. If you do find a ...

A new species of tick has officially made its way towards the Midwest. Here's everything you need to know about the "Lone Star" tick. Yahoo Life Shopping ...

Are you among the legions of Islanders with small insect bites particularly on your feet and ankles? Are you mystified ...

On a blisteringly hot, sunny day this summer, Emory researcher Arabella Lewis made her way through the underbrush in a patch ...

Study finds that the aggressive lone star tick is no match for Credelio GREENFIELD, Ind., Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parasites & Vectors, a leading peer-reviewed journal focused on parasites ...

Scientists in China believe they've discovered a novel tickborne germ that can infect and sicken people, dubbed the Wetland ...

A tick bite can cause immediate and intense itching in some people due to the toxins and irritants in the tick’s saliva. Here ...

Discover 3 common tick species in Iowa and the diseases they transmit. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets.