“Ticks don’t take a winter vacation, and as long as temperatures stay above freezing, they remain active and looking for ...

Ticks can often pose a challenge for individuals who spend a significant amount of time outside, particularly in warmer climates. These small nuisances can lead to a variety of health issues such ...

Ticks form a stable structure around their mouth to stick to their hosts for days. Phase transitions of proteins in the tick saliva drive this adhesion.

The best way to remove a tick from your skin is to gently pull it off with tweezers. These small insects can carry a variety of diseases ranging from Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ...

Think ticks disappear when the cold sets in? Think again, said Dina Fonseca, a Rutgers University-New Brunswick expert on ...

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A new research project is looking into the possibility of a selective pesticide for cattle ticks that can save beneficial ...

While ticks may not be on your mind during winter, they probably should be. Here's why you should practice tick safety, even ...