Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...

Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer, and can transmit diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying ...

Learn how to safely check your pet for ticks, remove them properly, and reduce the risk of serious illnesses like Lyme disease, with expert advice on prevention and treatment from a local veterinarian ...

You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...

Tick season is a bit less frightening when you’re prepared with a tick removal tool Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year ...

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Finding a tick in your home or garden can send a shiver down your spine, and your first instinct might be to squash it as fast as possible. But here's one thing you should absolutely avoid: never ...

WELCOME BACK. WELL, SUMMER IS HERE, AND THAT MEANS WATCH OUT FOR TICKS. ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE SPENDING EXTENSIVE TIME OUTDOORS. AND THIS YEAR, THERE’S A NEW CONCERN. AS A NEWER SPECIES OF TICK IS ...

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 ...