lone star tick
Coverage of lone star tick in the Nexus archive.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits reaching the highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and climate change, alongside a heightened risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits for bites reaching the highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to climate change expanding tick habitats into previously colder regions and warn of rising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits reaching their highest levels since 2017 in April and remaining elevated through June. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and warn of heightened risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites in the US are surging, with emergency department visits reaching a five-year high in April 2026. Rising temperatures and geographic expansion of tick habitats, linked to climate change, are contributing to increased tick activity and associated diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
Tick bites in the US are surging this year, with emergency department visits spiking to their highest levels since 2017 in April and remaining high through June. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and climate factors, raising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.
- Lone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here's what you need to know
Lone star ticks are spreading across the U.S. and can transmit alpha-gal syndrome, a dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the risks associated with this tick.
- Tick activity is on the rise this year; here's how hikers can protect themselves
Tick activity in Michigan is increasing, with hikers and bikers sharing prevention strategies. Experts from the state Health Department warn of ticks like the black-legged tick (carrying Lyme Disease) and the Lone Star tick (causing red meat allergy), advising tick checks and proper removal techniques.
- How to protect yourself — and your yard — from ticks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 10-year high in emergency room visits for tick bites. A case involving Alpha-gal syndrome from a lone star tick bite highlights the risks, with 70% of tick bites occurring in backyards. Landscape maintenance, such as mowing grass and removing debris, is recommended to reduce tick encounters.
- The DC area is the perfect place to live and raise a family — if you’re a tick
The DC area is experiencing a growing tick population due to hot and humid conditions, longer springs and falls, and an abundance of white-tailed deer. Researchers note ticks' high reproductive rates, with some species laying up to 8,000 eggs at once, and advise precautions like wearing long clothing and checking for ticks after outdoor activity.
- Meet the lone star tick: the primary U.S. source of alpha-gal syndrome, which is a life-threatening meat allergy that’s on the rise
Alpha-gal syndrome, a life-threatening meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites, is on the rise in the U.S. The condition triggers allergic reactions to red meat and dairy, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea. Recent approval of the first treatment offers new hope, but the expanding habitat of lone star ticks contributes to increased cases.
- What to know about alpha-gal syndrome, the life-threatening meat allergy caused by tick bites
Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy to meat caused by tick bites, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea after consuming red meat or dairy. The first treatment has been approved, and cases are rising due to increased awareness and the expanding habitat of the lone star tick.
- University of Illinois study reveals where ticks are most common in Illinois
A University of Illinois study identified three tick species common in Illinois, with the lone star tick most prevalent in southern Illinois, the black-legged tick in northern and central regions, and the dog tick in central and southern areas.
- Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge
Tick bite-related emergency room visits in the U.S. reached their highest seasonal levels since 2017, with 71 cases per 100,000 ER visits in April 2026 compared to a historical average of 30. Doctors attribute the surge to expanding tick habitats, warmer climates, and rising Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.