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? Will you catch Lyme ...

Ticks can burrow into your dog's skin, causing irritation and tick-borne diseases with serious health implications. You may notice signs of a tick bite, like scratching or paw licking, or find ticks ...

Long Star ticks are generally found in the West, but they've recently made the jump to the East Coast, too. (NIAID/) This story originally featured on Outdoor Life. Our love of the outdoors can bring ...

No matter how much you pamper your furry friend, sometimes it's just impossible to avoid contact with ticks. That's why you need to know the best ways to keep them away from your dog, just like a vet ...

Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...

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 small ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ticks are a common problem for those who spend time outdoors. This is because there are close to 100 different species of these blood-sucking ...

Ticks—all species and types of ticks—are the worst. But good luck avoiding them—especially if you enjoy spending time in the outdoors. We are in the midst of one of the worst, and longest, tick ...

Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...