Ticks are tiny black or brown parasites that look like poppy seeds, especially before feeding. Before feeding, ticks are ...

It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ...

Populations of several tick species across both Nassau and Suffolk counties have exploded since the fall, ... “All of a sudden, we saw all of these tiny black ticks coming off of them. ...

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The risk of being bitten by a tick in New York City is currently extremely high, researchers at Fordham ...

A deer tick’s lower back is red in color, while a wood tick has a black lower back section. “If you can identify whether it’s a deer tick versus a wood tick, it’s important to distinguish ...

Identifying Tiny Black Bugs For those who aren’t entomologists, distinguishing small black bugs in the house can be tricky. Many species look alike, but these key features help with identification: ...

But contained in every bite of this infuriating, insatiable pest is also a trove of social, environmental and epidemiological history. In many cases, human actions long ago are the reason ticks carry ...

If the tick was on you for more than 36 hours, you’re sure it’s a black-legged tick, and you are located in an area where Lyme is common—even if you don’t have symptoms—talk to your doctor.

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...