Thanks to warming winters and milder temperatures, ticks are thriving in more parts of the country than ever before — bringing the risk of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease.

According to experts, we are approaching the peak of tick season, and doctors are already seeing more pets and people​ who have been bitten.

Do not twist or jerk the tick; this may cause the mouthparts to break off and remain in the skin. Do not squeeze, crush or ...

Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don’t twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain ...

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Veterinary experts in Maine report seeing more Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever affecting dogs, but no human cases yet.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning ...

Some ways to manage ticks in your yard, according to DNREC, include removing leaf litter and invasive plants, keeping grass ...

Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to know.

Check for ticks after being outdoors and remove ... It is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick, often by an American dog tick, brown dog tick or Rocky Mountain wood ...