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 ...

Opossums are nocturnal critters that may repel and disgust many, but they could be a important factor in keeping ticks and Lyme disease at bay. While some recommend spraying for ticks in your yard, ...

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 ...

With fields and forest alive with hunters, reports of Lyme disease will probably be coming in at a greater rate. Not that the little buggers are more active at this time of the year. They don’t seem ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Ginny, an opossum featured on Wild Wednesday, is helping to educate the public about the important role opossums play in the ecosystem. Opossums, often mistaken for rodents, are ...