University of Maine researchers discover that ticks thrive in backyards, but there are methods to eliminate the tick habitat.

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 ...

If you regularly walk your dog through grassy, countryside areas ... it shouldn’t be necessary to physically remove ticks from your pet, Lily says. However, some owners prefer to be extra vigilant and ...

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.