This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both ...

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say a naturally occurring compound secreted by the skin of donkeys can effectively repel the most common human-biting tick. In fact, they assert ...

ST. JOSEPH, MO (News-Press NOW) — Tick season has been in full force for the past few weeks, and experts warn that the risk will remain high through the summer. In Northwest Missouri, tick activity ...

Once found mainly in New England and pockets of the Midwest, disease-spreading ticks are now appearing in more places across the U.S. Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest levels ...

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It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMA) have harnessed that ability to create a natural bug ...

Temperatures are getting warmer and grass is getting greener. You may feel a sudden urge to return to your favorite hiking trail this spring! But not so fast. Tick season in Missouri is also nearing ...

Infected ticks have spread beyond state parks, creating a risk of infection even in residential areas. Early treatment with antibiotics is crucial, as untreated Lyme disease can lead to serious health ...