Finding a tick on your dog can be unsettling. But quick and proper removal greatly reduces the risk of transmitting ...

When you’ve got the tick, you can drop it into a jar of alcohol to make sure it’s good and dead. I usually put it in a baggie ...

Found a tick on your dog? Here’s what to do right away and what to watch for in the days after.

May is Lyme disease awareness month. Lyme disease is primarily spread through blacklegged tick bites, which is why it’s important to be careful when you’re outside this summer. “There are a number of ...

Tick season is shaping up to be exceptionally "bad" this year. What that means and what you can do about it.

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 ...

Enjoy the outdoors stress-free with these smart tick tips and products.

Nothing pains me more than having to declare “it’s tick season” – but here we are, nonetheless. Tick season usually runs from March to October, with a peak during the warmer, humid months from April ...

This year, visits to the ER for tick bites have been on the rise. Tiny yet dangerous ticks can spread several diseases to humans and animals. But don't panic if you discover a tick on you or a family ...

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) ...