Some 99 million years ago in what's now northern Myanmar, a tick enjoyed a spectacular bout of bad luck. Normally, the tick would have been hiding in vegetation, hoping to latch onto a small mammal or ...

Let's talk about the Joro spider. As you have probably heard by now, a large, yellow, invasive, flying spider is on its way to New Jersey. Originally from East Asia, Joro spiders have been spotted in ...

Summer in Memphis brings increased risk of encountering potentially dangerous critters. Venomous snakes like copperheads, while not usually fatal, require caution. Saddleback caterpillars, black widow ...

Mosquitoes and ticks are more than just a summer nuisance. Both insects can cause disease in humans. Ticks are most known for causing Lyme disease, but this year there are also concerns over Powassan ...

Ticks are arthropods, not insects, and can transmit diseases like Lyme disease. Ticks inhabit areas with tall grass, shrubs, and leaf litter, requiring direct contact with hosts. Protective measures ...