These invasive ticks have swarmed cattle, killing them through blood loss. And they've been found near Cincinnati. Meet the ...

The blood-sucking parasites can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis. There have been 14 distinct species of tick recorded in New York by Upstate Medical University’s ...

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The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks ...

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals.