Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: Use ...

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Which tick removal tool is best? It’s hard to believe, but ticks are one of the most harmful tiny insects in the world. These parasites can carry a variety of chronic conditions, including Lyme ...

Ticks are parasites that feed on people or other mammals by biting them. People can be exposed to ticks year-round, but these pesky critters are most active during the summertime. We VERIFY four fast ...

Anyone who discovers a tick on themselves should carefully remove it, county officials said. Photo: Flickr Technicians from the San Diego County Vector Control Program Wednesday demonstrated a ...