SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Ahead of tick season, experts at the University of Rhode Island want to find out if current prevention methods are actually working, or if something needs to change. As ...

Ick, the dreaded tick! If you're finding ticks in your home, here's how to get rid of them, plus prevent that from happening again.

Prevention is better than a cure, we say in the South, and that’s never been truer than when ticks are involved. Sure, smelly sprays can hold them off, and tick keys and tweezers can help remove them, ...

Scientists create potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks. Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates ...

Knockout Mosquito & Tick Control, a locally owned and family operated mosquito and tick control company, is now offering 2026 ...

PORTSMOUTH — As the Seacoast experiences wet conditions conducive to the proliferation of mosquitoes, the city announced it is continuing its annual mosquito control program, active since April. The ...

Cooler autumn weather means many pet owners take a break from administering flea and tick preventives. Unfortunately for us, fleas and ticks do not die when nights get colder. Fleas actually seek warm ...

BETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - In a season where ticks are usually dormant, the mild weather is bringing them out sooner than expected, raising concerns for pet owners. Due to the mild winter we are ...

The control of fleas and ticks in companion animals is not only a matter of animal welfare but also a crucial element in mitigating zoonotic disease risks and enhancing public health. Recent ...