The University of Minnesota is stepping up efforts to identify biological threats that could trigger an epidemic, launching ...

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Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

With the prospect of a warm summer ahead, Mount Allison University biologist Vett Lloyd warns New Brunswickers to protect ...

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The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of the early stage occurring three to 30 days after an infected tick has bitten you.

The epicenter of Maine's tick problem is the Midcoast, according to researchers. In six years of operation, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension tick lab has tested more than 22,000 ticks ...

Thyme varieties may also repel ticks. When tested, creeping thyme and red thyme essential oils repelled up to 82% and 68% of ornate cattle ticks, respectively. Like spearmint oil, thyme oils were also ...

Deer All of this lush growth on our plants is also very appealing to the wildlife in the neighborhood. The biggest eaters, as related to both physical size and appetite, would be deer.