Alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by a bite from the lone star tick, may also be triggered by the deer tick and the western black-legged tick.

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A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer.

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The start of the new season isn’t just bringing warmer weather but ticks, too. With the snow gone and the grass starting to ...

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Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.