Ticks are parasitic arachnids belonging to the mite superorder Parasitiformes. They can be divided into hard ticks (Ixodidae) and soft ticks (Argasidae). These creatures may be small (around the size ...

Ticks used to be something many hunters worried about in spring turkey season and early bow season, then mostly... The post ...

Your backyard might seem like a safe space for your dog to roam, but some dangers aren’t easy to see. For small dogs, certain ...

In Western New York, deer season is over, the venison is processed and stored, deer camps are quiet, and many hunters turn ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A parasite that can transmit Lyme disease to humans and pets is currently in the midst of its most active season in Ohio. Ticks, parasites that feed on the blood of humans and ...

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 ...

Ticks don’t just go away in the winter. Ticks can be active anytime the temperature is above freezing, and research shows that tick-borne diseases are on the rise in people and dogs. According to the ...

Experts from the University and various public health departments are actively increasing focus on tick populations in Illinois as surveillance and reporting technologies make tick reports easier and ...