Ticks don’t merely insert their horrifying mouthparts into you; they dig their way in via flesh-ripping hooks and then anchor themselves with a proboscis that’s studded with barbs—the little jerks.

It’s the perfect summer day. You’re out in nature, breathing in fresh air and taking in all the sights and sounds — of course ticks are the last thing on your mind at that point. But you get home, ...

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 ...

Tick bites are nearly impossible to feel, which is why it's important to check for them after spending time in wooded areas.

In a September 2023 study, researchers identified a protein that appears to play a big part in how some ticks — including the deer tick and the Western blacklegged tick — get infected by the harmful ...