Removing a tick from a dog is a similar process to human skin tick removal – grasp the tick with a pair of tweezers and pull straight up to prevent the tick from popping. Clean the bite area ...

If you stay vigilant and check yourself for ticks after outdoor activities, and know how to properly remove one, there is little chance you'll be affected by a tick-borne illness. Here's what you ...

The most effective tick repellents for humans are those that contain at least ... To best protect your yard from ticks, keep your grass short and remove any leaf litter or brush piles where ...

Some ticks can transmit illnesses to humans, including Lyme disease ... It's also crucial to learn how to properly remove a tick that's attached to your skin, Frye and Levoska agree.

I find the best way to remove a tick is to dab alcohol on the area first, to sort of loosen the glue that has been applied by the tick, so they can stay attached. Then grab the tick right at the ...

A press release from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD): The tiny ticks that spread Lyme disease and other illnesses are on the move. Recent survey results from the Metropolitan ...

A team of biomolecular engineers, pathologists, and internal medicine specialists at the University of Texas Medical Branch, ...

Much of the Western Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan has been identified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as a confirmed area with blacklegged ticks present with Lyme bacteria ...