Blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks, are often found around Nova Scotia, hiding in long grass and attaching to a host without notice. Bites from these insects can result in Lyme and other diseases ...

A Nova Scotia researcher has proven that lemongrass essential oil can effectively be used to repel ticks. The finding is especially important in the province, which has seen an increase in black ...

A Nova Scotia veterinarian is speaking out after an outbreak of canine parvovirus among dogs in the Halifax region. Parvovirus can be highly contagious and has a high mortality rate if left untreated.