A total of 642,602 cases of disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, tick or flea.
ticks
New tick species overwintered in New Jersey
The East Asian tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis), also known as the longhorned tick or bush tick, has possibly been established in...
Quiz: How much do you actually know about ticks?
Think you’re a tick expert? This quiz may prove otherwise…
35th annual Insect Fear Film Festival showcases ticks
TheUniversity of Illinois department of entomology's 35th annual Insect Fear Film Festival showcased ticks, illustrating various aspects of the arthropod's...
Ticks: Teach customers about risks to pets
Prevention is the best prescription.
Fire ant colonies float in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, images of floating fire ant colonies from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in Houston...
What is your best tip for managing ticks?
“Bug Doctor recommends a monthly service program. The type of service depends on the account. If it’s dense terrain with...
Ticks: Powassan virus can kill in 15 minutes
Doctors and hikers alike are on high alert with the expansion of the Powassan virus, a potentially fatal infection spread...
Pest Spotlight: Fleas, ticks and other ectoparasites
Author’s Note: Information is taken from Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, available online at the PMP Bookstore. Chapter...
Truman’s take on ticks
Editor’s Note: Information is taken from Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, available online at the PMP Bookstore. Chapter...
Lone Star tick expands its horizons
A tick’s range can change and expand over time, particularly with migrating birds, and deer that have been relocated or...
Ticks expand their US distribution
A study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases researchers Drs. Rebecca...
Tips & Tricks: Indoor, Outdoor Control of Fleas and Ticks
For indoor flea and tick control, concentrate on areas where pets are most active and use a product that can...
Tips & Tricks: Treating for Ticks
It might not be necessary to treat an entire outdoor area for ticks, which often can be found in shaded...
Tips & Tricks: How to Combat Fleas, Flies and Ticks
Sanitation is the best way to reduce filthy fly numbers, but getting customer cooperation to help reduce breeding sites can...
Most Wanted: Black-Legged Tick
Black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis, aka bear tick, deer tick) greedily engorge on the blood of hosts. DESCRIPTION: These hard-bodied ticks are...