are the bane of those who frequent the outdoors. They can render the glory of an outing in the woods or along a stream into an ordeal of serious illness, even death. All from a pinprick and the ...

Ticks are a fact of outdoor life throughout the United States. These blood-feeding arachnids (joint-legged invertebrate animals) become active every year after the first frost. While every creature ...

The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...

Ticks are unwelcome visitors to any backyard. The tiny creatures spread nasty diseases that can seriously harm your health, ...

Ticks are part of a delicate and vital ecosystem, but for us and our beloved pets, they are, at best, a nuisance and at worst, pretty dangerous opportunistic hunters. If, like me, you tend to wander ...

As summer approaches, San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH) reminds residents that the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases increases. Zoonotic diseases are more common during warm weather ...