There are 2 article(s) tagged ticks:

• October 2026

  • Alpha-gal syndrome is spreading. Arkansas may hold clues to why it’s spreading, how it functions — and what comes next.

    Arkansas has become an epicenter of a mysterious tick-borne illness, once simply referred to as a “red-meat allergy.

    By Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk October 04, 2026

• May 2024

  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever cases cause concern for local dog owners

    Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a potentially deadly bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks and typically seen with the American dog tick.

    By Michael Waddell May 30, 2024