Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains how to spot, avoid and remove ticks from yourself during warmer months in Texas.

Once you’ve clamped onto the tick’s mouthpiece, pull it straight up with steady, even pressure. Then, clean the affected area ...

Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live.

Spotting a tick in your dog's fur can be alarming, but removing it properly is crucial to prevent infections and other complications.

After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. Never crush a tick with your fingers. Dispose of a live tick by putting it in alcohol, placing ...

By Anjali Srivastava: Ticks are more than just a nuisance. Improper removal can increase the risk of infections or disease. While old tricks like burning them off or suffocating them with nail ...

Different types of ticks are more common in different regions and carry different diseases -- so finding them and removing them safely are crucial. Accidentally breaking off part of the tick while ...

“The best thing you can do is avoid a tick bite—and, if you find a tick, remove it quickly and safely,” Shamoon-Pour says. “That’s the closest we get to not having to worry about ...

As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ...

Thanks to this tool, there was "no mess" and "no stress." With tick season here, it's important to practice safe removal methods. Whether you or your pets get tick bites often or not, this tool is ...