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.

Discover the dangers of using a popular pesticide in your garden. Learn why this choice can harm the ecosystem, affect your ...

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 ...

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

New World screwworm was largely eradicated from the U.S. and Central America in the 1960s and 1980s, respectively. But the ...

According to figures from the World Health Organization, vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious ...

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

Scientists create potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks. Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates ...

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

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