It’s never fun to encounter a spider, bed bug, or cockroach (shudder), but finding a creepy-crawly like a tick actually on you—or even worse, embedded in your flesh—might feel like next-level horror.

When you spot a tick on your dog or cat, your first instinct may be to panic or feel squeamish. Next come the questions: How ...

Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Don’t let a tick ruin your final summer holiday! The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is sharing tips on how to stay tick-free and healthy while enjoying the outdoors this ...

The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks ...