It's a myth that cold weather kills ticks. In truth, they've evolved to survive winter just fine.

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Think if you don’t go in the woods you can avoid ticks? Think again. Ticks have now been found in parks, lawns, and they even climb buildings. Ticks are active as ...

Experts at the Minnesota Department of Health say it’s shaping up to be another big year for Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, with communities like Winona at particular risk. Lyme is found ...

As Americans head outdoors to enjoy the warm weather, more and more are being sickened by ticks, tiny creatures that can transmit a number of serious diseases. Justin Timberlake announced on July 31, ...

The life span of a deer tick is about two years and they develop through three stages: larva, nymph and adult. Their bite is painless and often is unnoticed, but they can carry Lyme disease. Photo ...

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. Recently, researchers conducted the largest study of its ...

Although last year saw low numbers of winter ticks on Maine's moose population, the state's moose biologist expects much higher numbers for the coming winter season. Lee Kantar said that's because the ...

This large mudsnake recoiled as the hunters tried to help it by plucking off the swollen ticks. Python Cowboy video screengrab Snakes eat ticks, but the notorious blood-suckers occasionally get the ...