Removing a tick from a dog is a similar process to human skin tick removal – grasp the tick with a pair of tweezers and pull straight up to prevent the tick from popping. Clean the bite area ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Safety is another crucial factor to consider when choosing a tick repellent. Look for products that are safe for use on human skin and have been approved by regulatory agencies such as the ...

Ticks are external parasites (attach to skin and live on blood) that inhabit areas such as ... making it more visible to the human eye. When the tick has had its fill, it usually falls off, but it can ...

There is concern at CAES with invasive species such as Asian longhorned ticks, which were noticed in Connecticut in 2018.

Sitting atop a blade of grass, biding time till its next blood meal, is a hard tick. It attaches to an exposed leg of an unsuspecting victim, digs into the skin, and starts feeding. The tick’s sticky, ...

Deviations from normal weather patterns are putting several regions in the U.S. at risk for an uptick of disease-spreading pests, a pest-management group says.

As the tick season approaches, Emplify Health by Gundersen encourages everyone to stay informed and vigilant. By taking ...