Ticks are not a new problem here in New England. But a study out of UMass Amherst has identified a new strain of bacteria in rabbit ticks and it is definitely something to look out for.

In a residential backyard in Maine, Project ITCH researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst stumbled upon a ...

With spring underway, the likelihood of getting a tick-borne illness is elevated, according to Mayo Clinic. One that ...

Mice overcame a Lyme disease infection after being given an antibiotic that is often used for pneumonia, and its effect on ...

The species was discovered in the mountains of Papua New Guinea and is named after the Latin word meaning “small clown,” according to a study.

Expect a usual amount of ticks and mosquitos this summer. In Wisconsin, that's a lot. Here are 5 strategies to keep them and ...