A female lone star tick can be identified by the white spot or "lone star" that is visible on her back. Mather said that some people who have developed this allergy from a lone star tick bite have ...

Adalsteinsson expects to find more of them — the longhorned tick is parthenogenetic, meaning it doesn’t need a mate in order to reproduce. “A single female tick can seed an entirely new population.

As the weather warms and outdoor activities increase, it’s crucial to be aware of ticks as peak season is now underway.

The group of blood-sucking parasites called ticks can spread pathogens like Lyme Disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis.

Adalsteinsson expects to find more of them — the longhorned tick is parthenogenetic, meaning it doesn’t need a mate in order to reproduce. “A single female tick can seed an entirely new ...

Some female ticks that fed on a blood meal (to have nutrients to lay eggs) can overwinter in leaf litter and then lay eggs in spring or summer. Even after a robust winter, a warm, wet spring can ...