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Ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers, capable of spreading deadly disease, and they’re becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know about them.

All ticks can carry diseases to pets and humans. But it’s the deer/black-legged ticks that can transmit Lyme disease. These account for about 20% of the ticks found in Michigan.

If you do have a tick embedded in your skin or a pet’s skin, the best way to remove it is with a slow, steady pull to avoid leaving bits of the mouth in the skin, Liesch said.