Should you spot one on you (or your dog), here’s how to remove it safely and report it to a national database, according to ...

Finding a tick can cause panic, especially if it's attached to your skin. One common reaction is actually the most dangerous ...

Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean fine-tipped tweezers. If fine-tipped tweezers are not ...

To prevent possible tick bites, Texas A&M Agrilife suggests: Wear light-colored clothing to easily spot the brown bug. Tuck ...

Bug Bite Thing is taking its tick-related offerings to the next level with a comprehensive tick testing service powered by ...

Similar to compost, leaf litter and other plant debris can make appealing homes for ticks. "Leaf piles and brush debris ...

Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their ...

Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

These spider-like parasites are primarily found in wooded, grassy and brush-filled areas, and while more prevalent in the ...

Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached?

How to remove a tick. While considering tick-testing, your first priority should be removing the parasite safely. Among the best practices, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: ...

Tweezers and tick removal tools remain the best options for getting ticks off your dog. Can You Give a Dog Benadryl for Tick Bites? Benadryl can help ease itching and swelling from tick bites in dogs.