The morning alarm goes off, and it’s time to get ready for work. Ph.D. student Samuel Gilvarg has already pretreated his clothes with permethrin insecticide. All that’s left is to pull his socks up ...

One of the most common client questions—“How long does a tick need to feed?”—doesn’t have a single answer. Transmission timing varies widely depending on the pathogen and the tick species involved, ...

While many people associate ticks with deep woods and backcountry trails, the reality is that most tick bites happen much closer to home as people take advantage of spring and summer weather in parks ...

Warmer temperatures mean more time spent in your backyard with family and friends. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures also bring about unwanted guests, including ticks. These tiny parasites inhabit ...

Cornell Cooperative Extensions of Chautauqua and Erie counties are leading a regional initiative to increase awareness of tick-borne diseases and tick management in Western New York. The agencies are ...