Epidemiologist Elizabeth Schiffman, who supervises the Vectorborne Diseases Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health, ...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes the lone star tick as “very aggressive,” and it seeks out human ...

The group of blood-sucking parasites called ticks can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis.

Along with adult fleas, heartworm ... and which parasites they control. Dog flea and tick treatments FAQs It can take several days to weeks to get rid of fleas. Veterinarians recommend a ...

Ticks biting humans and dogs this spring have sparked an uptick in ER visits. Here's tips on knowing what ticks look like, ...

Lyme disease is probably the most widely known disease that can result from a bite from the black-legged tick (a.k.a. deer ...

Adult deer ticks are about the size of a sesame seed. More tips: Bit by a tick? What you should know about tick testing and tick removal American dog ticks can carry the bacterium that causes ...