Tick Bites

There are more than 200 kinds of ticks in the United States, and they are at their most active in spring and summer. It is never pleasant to have a tick on you, and they should be removed as soon...

Ticks can cause ailments such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease, but the negative effects of their bites can take time to appear. Here's how to treat your tick bite before it...

Ticks feed on the blood of both both people and animals. Because they can transmit serious diseases, it is important to take precautions to prevent tick bites.

I know. Normally you come to me when you need a hefty dose of froth, but this is real, live know-how! Just a little something from my years of a farm upbringing. Now, I usually stayed as far away...

Even with the most potent bug spray and practical clothing, you still need to check for ticks after a day out in the woods or tall grass. Check yourself as soon as you get home. Ticks like to...

Ticks are prevalent throughout the U.S. They thrive in areas that are wooded or have thick underbrush, leaf litter or tall grasses. In northern climates, winter conditions normally control the...

Lyme disease is a complicated illness with both acute and chronic forms that may manifest in different ways. The disease is nicknamed The Great Imitator by some, and for good reason. Misdiagnoses...

Most chemical solutions or soaps will hinder tick removal. There is an exception.

From early spring through late fall, there is one pest that is not only annoying but potentially harmful. This small bloodsucker (literally) is called a tick. They come in all different sizes and...

That lump on your child's head seems to be growing day by day. Then you discover ---YUCK!--- it's a tick! Bad parent! It's okay, just calm down, gather a few supplies and pull the sucker out....

Deer ticks, unlike other types of ticks, carry Lyme Disease, a disease that causes flu-like symptoms, fatigue, joint pain, and can evolve into a condition that causes permanent heart damage and...

Lyme Disease is a particularly difficult disease to diagnose and treat. There are many strands, and symptoms can vary based on which strand you contract. Tick bites are the most common way to...

Ticks can be found almost anywhere; however, what many people don't know is that some ticks can carry Lyme disease. Reading this article will teach you how to prevent tick removal.

You’ve been enjoying the sun, out and about on trails or just enjoying the afternoon in your yard when you suddenly discover a tick on your child, family pet or yourself! What’s the best way to...

Without harming anyone or your dear pet, you'll learn to safely remove a tick

Deer ticks or black-legged ticks inhabit the northeastern and north central areas of the United States. The deer tick can carry Lyme disease which is dangerous for humans and pets.

Ticks bites, everyone you talk to has a way to remove these pesky little creatures, but some of these methods do not work and others can cause more harm than good. Removing a tick does not have...

Powassan encephalitis, like Lyme Disease, is carried and transmitted by a tick. A specific tick found on woodchucks in Maine are the source of Powassan encephalitis. While the disease is rare,...

Are you going camping soon or do you live in a wooded area? If you answered "yes" then it is important for you to know that ticks are known to occupy such areas. Ticks can be a problem...

Are you going camping soon or do you live in a wooded area? If you answered "yes" then it is important for you to know that ticks are known to occupy such areas. Ticks can be a problem...