Folk methods for removing ticks are usually bunk for one of a few reasons. Either they aim to induce the tick to detach with ...

Blood-sucking ticks are gross and can carry a variety of diseases. But how do you protect yourself against ticks? And why do ...

Tick season is here again, and that means you need to be extra vigilant with checking your pets for the blood suckers.

Temperatures remain spring-like and warm in South Dakota- but if you’re heading outside, then beware of ticks. The South ...

Other, less common ticks include the American dog tick and brown dog tick ... Try not to crush the tick as you remove it. After the tick is removed, treat the bite site with a disinfectant.