the lone star tick, and the American dog tick,” she said. “Once a tick finds a suitable host, it attaches itself by cutting into the skin with its mouth parts. It then inserts a feeding tube ...

Public awareness will also be key to addressing the problem. Many pet owners do not know that their routine flea treatments affect wildlife. Small changes could help reduce this impact. For example, ...

Public Health Scotland is among organisations offering information on dealing with tick removal and health concerns. The GP said gardeners, dog walkers and forestry workers were among those most ...