As soon as the weather in southern Quebec starts to get milder, with just a few consecutive days above zero, black-legged ticks are a threat. And they can be lurking anywhere outdoors. It's not just ...

Ticks are small, discrete insects that can latch on to human skin without notice. According to Ottawa Public Health, the city is considered an at-risk area for Lyme disease and says its important to ...

Ticks are a growing, disease-carrying menace. Besides Lyme disease – the most common tick-borne illness in Canada – they can transmit other diseases such as anaplasmosis, which can be fatal in rare ...

Researchers at Dal have discovered that balsam fir needles can kill blacklegged ticks during the winter, preventing them from surviving until spring. The finding offers hope that this natural resource ...

If temperatures become too hot, much-maligned ticks are at risk of drying out. The parasites survive by retreating to moist areas like leaf litter and the soil. “Even though it’s dry on top, they can ...

Canada’s warming temperatures signal the arrival of spring and blooming flowers, but they also stir ticks from their winter hiding spots, poised to latch onto unsuspecting hosts after months of ...

A concerning discovery about invasive ticks has U.S. scientists on alert. If these pests establish themselves stateside, it could be just a matter of time before they begin spreading dangerous ...

Ticks have always been stowaways, but that wasn't a problem until the climate started warming. Spring is a busy time for birds. Longer days trigger their physiological adaptation to prepare for ...

With plenty of places for ticks to live in P.E.I., there is a risk of people encountering them while outdoors. In a recent statement to The Guardian, the Department of Health and Wellness provided ...