Ticks tend to be the most active during the summer months, making them a real threat to you and your pet. While vets usually ...

Spotting a tick in your dog's fur can be alarming, but removing it properly is crucial to prevent infections and other ...

Kulick: Prevention is the best medicine. Thinking ahead to try to avoid both tick and mosquito issues will pay off in the long run.

Step 6: Seek Immediate Care if Needed Go to an urgent care center if the tick is still attached, or you had a tick attached ...

You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...

Warmer weather means an uptick in ticks. If you, your child or pet get bitten, here's what you should and shouldn't do.

Tick season is upon us — so how do you keep yourself safe from the tiny pests? Blacklegged ticks — known as deer ticks — can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses, and are common in the ...

An expert has disclosed the correct method for removing tick bites and offered an essential tip for the upcoming summer season. To properly clean the area after extracting a tick with tweezers ...

Make sure you remove the entire body, especially the tick’s pesky biting head. We recommend putting the tick inside a plastic bag and sealing it immediately. Bring the sealed bag with you to our ...

Non-native plants like Japanese barberry can be a hotbed for ticks. Removing those plants and avoiding them when you do see them can help you avoid being bitten. With just a few swipes, ...

Perform full-body tick checks after outdoor activities, including on pets. • Use fine-tipped tweezers to remove ticks gently and completely. “When you remove a tick, you do not want to irritate it,” ...