Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use fine, pointed tweezers to grab the tick close to the skin. Lift steadily without twisting the ...

Spring may have only just started showing signs of life in northern parts of the country, but tick season has already begun.

If you’ve developed a mystery mark on your skin after spending time outdoors, it’s fair to wonder if one of these critters has made a meal out of you. But what does a tick bite look like ...

Two more kinds of ticks can cause red meat allergies than previously thought. See the new species, learn where all 3 live, how to handle bites.

The blacklegged tick can also be found on the coastal plain, but they prefer areas with cool ocean breezes that maintain ... ticks that are found on one’s skin. The department also provides ...

Ways to avoid ticks include spraying repellent on clothes and exposed skin, wearing long sleeves and pants, and tucking your pants into your socks, so ticks can't crawl up pant legs.

“Heads up” is exactly how we want our ticks to be, Claire! Heads down mean those nasty little creatures are firmly implanted in the skin of and people and animals. They’re very common in warmer ...