Tick
A tick is a small, parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and reptiles, often transmitting diseases in the process.
-
Scientists have uncovered a new pathogen transmitted to humans by ticks, reminding us that one of the biggest threats to our health is zoonotic diseases. The upside is that the more we know, the better our survival odds become. -
It turns out that donkeys are exceptionally good at repelling deer ticks. Now, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have harnessed that ability to create a natural bug repellent that proved as effective as DEET at fighting the pests.