Having fleas and ticks in and around your home can be worrisome especially for those of us with pets. Though fleas (photo on left, above) and ticks (photo on right) both feed on the blood of mammals, ...

Let’s get into the details of the three most common tick species in Iowa: the blacklegged tick (also known as the deer tick), the American dog tick, and the lone star tick. Each species is different ...

The best flea and tick treatments for dogs protect your pet from these common pests, as well as lice, mites, intestinal worms, and life-threatening heartworm infections. You can find safe and ...

In a new case study, researchers in China have published details about wetland virus. It was first identified in 2019, after ...

Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these—such as ...

The state Department of Health is reminding New Yorkers, visitors and everyone who enjoys the outdoors of the importance of ...

With spring in high gear and summer on the horizon, it's time to be vigilant about tick searches after any outdoor excursions. To keep your dog safe this summer and beyond, you should check your ...

According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, probable and confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the ...

In this post, I'll list the most common ticks in the US and tell you the most active time of each ... Here is the most active periods and primary hosts for each life stage of the American Dog Tick: ...

Ticks are small dangerous parasites that live in tall grass waiting for a host animal to walk by. These insects consume the ...