No one wants ticks in their yard. Not only are these creepy crawlies known parasites, but they can also carry harmful diseases, like Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and more. Fortunately, there are ...

All the experts I spoke to agreed that it’s safest to stick with EPA-approved skin-applied tick repellent products, as they are proven effective and safe when used as directed. One natural tick ...

Microbiologist Stephen Rich is executive director of the New England Center of Excellence in Vector-borne Diseases, based at UMass Amherst. University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a ...

Dear Dr. Fox: Thanks for the valuable information on your website; it’s been so helpful. I have three rescue dogs and only use natural flea/tick prevention methods on them. However, we have just moved ...

Natural tick repellents such as oil of lemon eucalyptus do exist, but they are not usually as effective as DEET in keeping ticks away and tend not to last as long. Enter the donkey. The sebaceous ...

A white and black chicken with it's mouth open standing in a leafy area with another chicken in the background. - Gagarin Iurii/Shutterstock Ticks in yards pose serious problems. They can carry ...

The spring and summer are prime time for ticks and mosquitoes, but there’s work to be done to prevent insects year-round. There are science-backed ways to stay safe from potentially infectious bugs, ...

Ticks are nasty biters, and can cling onto fabrics for days if left undisturbed. This begs the question: Will ticks die in a washing machine? While a washer can be a good filter for pests such as ...