It's a broad range. Finding a tick on your body doesn't necessarily mean you need to run to the doctor, Oller says. "Most (bites) will be itchy for a day or two and can be monitored at home," she ...

Lone star ticks gained their name from the white spot on the back of adult females. They are one of the first tick species to ...

A rash isn't always the sign of a tick-borne illness. Some people develop an allergic reaction to the bite, and have itching, swelling, and redness in the area. A mild allergic reactions typically ...

It might feel warm, but it’s not usually painful or itchy. When people think of Lyme disease, they often imagine the red, circular bull’s-eye rash or target lesion after a tick bite.

So, even if you have a tick bite, you may never see or even feel any evidence that it happened, he says. Some people do develop a small, red, itchy bump that they notice after the tick bite ...

Once you’ve clamped onto the tick’s mouthpiece, pull it straight up with steady, even pressure. Then, clean the affected area ...

Backyard and indoor bugs can be a nuisance. Here's what to do to keep mosquitoes, ticks, yellow jackets, and ants away.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a serious and life-threatening allergic reaction that appears in mammals after a tick bite. The lone star ... Hives or itching. Itchy or scaly skin. Swelling of the lips ...

By Dr. Jonathan Larson and Dr. Hannah Tiffin University of Kentucky Outdoor-loving Kentuckians know that tick bites carry ...

Itchy or scaly skin. Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, throat, or other body parts. Wheezing or shortness of breath. Stomach pain, diarrhea, upset stomach or vomiting. Tick bite safety ...