And for years, research has shown that ticks are more abundant on certain understory plants like Japanese barberry, bush honeysuckles and common buckthorn — all invasive species. Now ...

Above: Getting rid of the Japanese barberry shrubs on your property may drastically cut down your risk of getting bitten by a ...

Some plants have a way of catching your eye and holding ... spreading while keeping your garden vibrant. Does Barberry Attract Ticks? Dense barberry bushes, particularly the Japanese barberry, can ...

Japanese barberry is an invasive shrub that harms the environment and human health ... They also provide the perfect habitat for black-legged ticks, also known as deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease.