Like any outdoor insect, ticks can be a real pest. But they’re more than just a nuisance – ticks can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease, Heartland virus, tickborne relapsing fever, tick ...

Jake Parks is a freelance science writer and editor for Discover Magazine, who covers everything from the mysteries of the cosmos to the latest in medical research. View Full Profile. Finding a tick ...

Ticks are prevalent in Colorado, especially during spring and early summer, and can transmit diseases. Prevent tick bites by staying on trail centers, using permethrin-treated clothing, and applying ...

If you've discovered a tick latched onto your skin, time is of the essence. As Richard S. Ostfeld, PhD, Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, told Outdoor Guide, ...

Here's what medical experts want you to know about spotting ticks, treating tick bites and working to prevent coming into ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: What’s the best way to remove a tick embedded in my dog Floyd’s ...

Ticks are small but potentially dangerous pests that can easily be mistaken for other insects. Before your next walk in the woods or stroll in the park, be sure to watch this report. Ticks can be very ...

You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are opportunists that spend their days waiting for humans, dogs, and other mammals to brush ...

The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight ...

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