Most species (for example, Borrelia hermsii) are transmitted to the human host by soft ticks of the genus Ornithodoros, but one, B. recurrentis, is transmitted by the human body louse.

Experts say DEET is key to keeping mosquitoes away this summer, recommending yard treatments, sprays, and area repellents for ...

The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of the early stage occurring three to 30 days after an infected tick has bitten you.

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Permethrin is odorless and colorless, and insects can’t detect its presence, she adds. That helps make it effective. In one ...

Tick season is already off to a rough start, and catching bites early is key to preventing tick-borne disease. Research ...