ANCHORAGE — Health and wildlife officials are taking steps to prepare for potentially dangerous parasites that could gain a foothold because of Alaska’s warming climate. Non-native ticks represent a ...

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- A tick species associated with bats has been reported for the first time in New Jersey and could pose health risks to people, pets and livestock, according to a Rutgers-led study ...

These "black-legged ticks", Ixodes scapularis, really suck and can carry the Babesia parasite, which can cause babesiosis. Image courtesy CDC/Michael L. Levin, Ph. D. 1990. (Photo by Smith ...

Cases of a tick-borne disease called babesiosis have significantly increased in three New England states, where the illness is now considered endemic, according to a new report from the Centers for ...

A couple of mornings ago, I found raccoon footprints on my new outdoor sauna that sits right next to the stair to ceiling window.  That followed a night of critters […] ...

Cats and dogs are exposed to a variety of parasites and diseases when they spend time outdoors. Pets encounter many risks ...

In Episode 210 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Dr. Caroline Sobotyk, Assistant Professor of Clinical Parasitology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, joins us to discuss ...

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game commission will review and vote on proposals for Idaho's 2021-22 moose, bighorn, sheep and goat hunt seasons at their Jan. 28 meeting. IDFG is proposing changes ...

Pathology labs like ARUP see an increase in parasite cases during summertime. Hiking, swimming in pools, traveling and barbecuing are all common summer activities that can expose you to parasites.

Ticks are bothersome pests that can cause a myriad of problems, but a few spritzes or drops of this oil can safely keep them ...

Fleas and ticks aren’t just irritating to your pet — they can lead to serious health issues, including anemia or Lyme disease. The best way to protect your furry companion is by investing in flea and ...