A person who is bitten by a lone star tick can experience ... "Just as the Texas flag has one star, female lone star ticks have one star-shaped spot on their back. What’s special about them ...

It is officially tick season. Although active year-round — even in the winter — this is the time of year when most tick encounters ...

It’s real, out there, and more concerning, it’s being spread by an aggressive species of ticks. The Lone Star Tick's most distinctive feature is its starlike white splotch, found on adult females.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains how to spot, avoid and remove ticks from yourself during warmer months in Texas.

Mather said that some people who have developed this allergy from a lone star tick ... from the insects. Ticks often latch around knee height and crawl up, attach onto the back of one’s arm ...

Some people who are bitten by lone star ticks develop a red meat allergy known ... Lone star ticks gained their name from the white spot on the back of adult females. They are one of the first ...

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

With tickborne illnesses on the rise, experts are urging you to stay extra vigilant. Follow these six steps to protect yourself.