Spanning across the U.S., here are the different types of tick species you should know, the diseases they carry, and how to identify them.

There are many different types of ticks that have adapted for a variety of climates, and they continue adapting and expanding their range amid climate change. From New England and the northern reaches ...

A vector ecologist explains the complexities of tracking tick-borne diseases like Lyme in a climate-changed world ...

There are several types of ticks in the U.S. Ticks are small biting bugs that can infect people with diseases. Learn about types of ticks and the diseases they carry.

Ticks—all species and types of ticks—are the worst. But good luck avoiding them—especially if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors. We are in the midst of one of the worst, and longest ...

Ticks might look like insects, but they’re arachnids, such as spiders. There are many types of ticks, and they live in different parts of the U.S. What Do Ticks Look Like?

Various types of ticks in Massachusetts can spread diseases such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis. Lone star ticks can cause an allergy to red meat in some people. "Knowing a little ...

Different types of ticks carry different diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. (Image courtesy the Washington State Department of Health's Facebook page) ...

See how many tick bite-related emergency department visits the Northeast has seen this summer compared to last summer.

How Many Types of Ticks Are There in the U.S.? There are more than 90 species of ticks in the U.S. Thankfully, only a handful of these are frequently found on dogs.

Deer ticks, or black-legged ticks, feed on more than just deer — including humans. These ticks live for up to 2 years, and the females will feed off a human in their nymph and adult cycles.

Ticks are a ubiquitous pest that can infest even the most carefully planted gardens. Fortunately, a handful of accessible ...