Opossums have come to be seen as something of a savior species when it comes to eradicating ticks. From websites to publications to social media, the idea that opossums help save humans from ...

are the bane of those who frequent the outdoors. They can render the glory of an outing in the woods or along a stream into an ordeal of serious illness, even death. All from a pinprick and the ...

LYNDHURST-They eat ticks, help prevent Lyme disease and kill venomous snakes. Opossums do their human friends many favors. However the love isn’t often returned, as many people are scared of the ...

Ticks are becoming more prevalent in the Northeast. An online seminar Wednesday evening offered information on identifying ticks, the diseases they carry, how to protect people, pets and livestock and ...