The primary tick species to be wary of in New England is the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick or the bear tick.

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Because immature ticks are only slightly larger than the period at the end of this sentence, their bites and attached bodies ...

But they're worth making a big deal over, experts say, because ticks can spread serious diseases. Knowing what to look for can help you identify a tick bite more quickly and, if necessary ...

Ticks are harmful to people and pets, and often carry diseases like Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), ehrlichiosis and ...

There is concern at CAES with invasive species such as Asian longhorned ticks, which were noticed in Connecticut in 2018.

Deer ticks exist in wooded areas and carry bacteria that can cause infection. A bite often appears as a bullseye shape on the skin and it should be treated immediately. If you spot a tick on your ...

model tick collection protocols and identification techniques; and share best practices for tick safety with young people. No prior experience with tick science is required. The training will ...

Mather said it's important for New Englanders to get familiar with lone star ticks and be able to identify both types of ticks. (People can submit pictures of ticks they spot to TickSpotter.) ...