Ticks are tiny parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals. Adult ticks typically measure about 3 to 5 millimeters in length, based on their age, sex and species. Because of their small ...

Close-up of a tick on a blade of grass - Fhm/Getty Images Spending time outdoors for work or leisure can pose the risk of tick bites, especially between spring and early fall when these parasitic ...

This year's tick season has been extremely active, leading to a surge in ER visits because of tick bites, particularly in the Northeast. This year's figures are the highest since 2019, according to ...

Protect yourself (and your furry friend) this summer from unwanted bug bites with this handy tick removal device. If you’re ever tried to remove a tick by burning it with a match, you’re not alone.

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 ...

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 ...