After that second meal, the tick molts again and becomes an adult. Adult ticks are most active in the fall and again in early ...

I spent the first 13 years of my life living in East Weissport. To me it was a nature dream. Tar Run, a small stream that feeds the Phifer Ice Dams, coursed through my yard before emptying into the ...

A newly confirmed bacterial species, Rickettsia finnyi, has been identified in dogs with symptoms resembling Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

The most common tick in our area is the blacklegged tick, also known as deer ticks. They’re extremely small from larvae stage through adulthood.

New tick-borne bacteria discovered in dogs in the US, Rickettsia finnyi, is very similar to canine spotted fever.

Extra water bottle for your dog (that's pricier than yours)? Check. Trusty, durable leash? Check. You're set for a great outdoor adventure (even if it's a trip to the local park or a walk through the ...

Tick season has arrived and scientists say this year could be one of the worst on record.

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