Ticks are parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, amphibians, and reptiles. They vary in size and ...

Soon, we will no longer be seeing wood ticks (also called American dog ticks). It wasn’t that long ago when you couldn’t go outdoors, especially around grassy, weedy areas without attracting a horde ...

The typical American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the wood tick, is larger than the deer tick. An adult can reach ...

Wyoming already had three well-known ticks that are harmful to humans in the state: The Rocky Mountain wood tick, ...

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever/ Rickettsia (RMSF) Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever/Rickettsia (RMSF) is most often transmitted by the American dog tick in the Eastern, Central and Western United States; by ...

Minnesota’s unusual stretch of warm weather in late winter and early spring has led to earlier than normal tick activity and a sudden start to the tick-borne disease season. Health officials ...

Learn more Fleas and ticks are common parasites that can cause several health issues for dogs. The good news is you can easily protect your pet from these parasites with one of the best flea and ...