Tickborne diseases are on the rise all across the United States. And because we don’t yet have vaccines and treatments are limited for these illnesses, taking steps to avoid being bitten is crucial.

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Jacqueline Borges, a master's student in microbiology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, notices a nymph picked up while flagging for ticks as part of her studies. Booming deer populations ...

University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick repellent. They have shown that a naturally occurring ...

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Researchers from the College of Natural Sciences have made a promising discovery that could lead to the development of a natural and effective tick repellent. They have shown that a naturally ...

What’s the Difference? Deer Tick Vs. Wood Ticksvetikd - Getty Images Tickborne diseases are on the rise all across the United States. And because we don’t yet have vaccines and treatments are limited ...