Summer has arrived, and with it increased risk of tick exposure. Places to watch out for include wooded areas and patches with tall grass and bushes, explains Dr. Goudarz Molaei, research scientist ...

One of the easiest ways to reduce ticks is to maintain your yard and its perimeter. About 82 percent of ticks found on lawns are discovered within nine feet of the lawn’s edge. This is especially true ...

NAT PAC is a unique formula of natural essential oils developed by three dads for their children, which can help with ...

Fleas and ticks can be more than a nuisance; they can be a real health hazard. Here is one way you may be able to keep these ...

If you’d rather reach for something plant-based before heading outside this spring, you’re not without options. Several natural tick repellents now have real peer-reviewed science behind them, and one ...

If you like hiking, gardening, or just spending time outdoors, you’ve likely noticed that the ticks are worse than usual this year. Because we had a warmer-than-average winter in many parts of the ...

If you’re spending time outdoors, especially during peak tick season, it’s essential to use the best tick repellent products. “There is nothing good that happens when a tick attaches to the human body ...

In lieu of flea and tick season coming soon, we compiled a list of the different types of flea and tick treatments to consider for your pet.

Microbiologist Stephen Rich is executive director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases, based at UMass Amherst. University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a ...