MU researcher Jaylon Vaughn was a contributor to the manuscript and said he and his colleagues found a pathogen in the Gulf ...

With hunting season in full swing, the threat of deer ticks looms large. Whether you’re after big game, small game, or ...

State health officials say the first tick to test positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), a bacteria transmitted by ...

In a new case study, researchers in China have published details about wetland virus. It was first identified in 2019, after ...

Enter Wondercide's #Wonderween photo and video contest through October 31. Three grand prize winners, 15 finalist prizes and a donation for every entry goes to pet rescue, up to $1,500! Wondercide's ...

Scientists at the University of Maine Tick Lab are stepping up their efforts to track ticks migrating into new areas of the ...

Babesiosis, a tickborne disease sometimes called “American malaria,” is rising sharply in the U.S., new research showed.

The disease is now known to be carried by both Lone Star ticks, common to Southern Illinois, and blacklegged or deer ticks, ...

Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these—such as ...

Babesiosis, an infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Babesia, is on the rise. Here's what you should know about ...

Having fleas and ticks in and around your home can be worrisome especially for those of us with pets. Though fleas (photo on ...