Tick removal requires technique—and if you don’t do it correctly, you can increase your risk of infection. We asked experts for the best and worst ways to remove a tick.

In the study’s second year, participants had 50% fewer tick bites — a drop from the first year, which is why Mather says to re-treat clothes annually. ... They use a special tool to remove ticks.

Shoppers have given this tick remover tool a fairly high rating, with many claiming it's "easy to use." One person said it's "handy to have" and that it's nice to have "two sizes to choose from." "The ...

What to do if you find a tick nest. Tick nests can generally be found outdoors, near ground level. Once the ticks hatch, they start out as six-legged larvae before growing into eight-legged ...

A tick’s head lodged under your, your child’s, or your pet’s skin can give you a creepy-crawly feeling. However, that doesn’t mean it’s time to panic.

The RSPCA says ticks will bite and feed on your dog or cat for up to a few days, and drop off once they've had enough. During this time, it's possible the tick c ould give your pet a disease , the ...

Tick removal requires technique—and if you don’t do it correctly, you can increase your risk of infection. We asked experts for the best and worst ways to remove a tick.