Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality to our ticks,” Cincinnati-area veterinarian Dr. Mark Hayes tells ...
Finding a tick attached to yourself, a child, pet, or other family member can trigger an unparalleled level of concern. Where did you "catch it?" How long has it been attached? Will you catch Lyme ...
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, ...
Spring may be the season for warming weather and blooming flowers, but that’s not all that emerges this time of year. Unfortunately, it’s also when ticks are extremely active, particularly in wooded ...
Spotting a tick on your body can be borderline terrifying. After all, not only can the insect suck your blood, it can also carry a range of potentially serious diseases like Lyme disease and ...
Need to know how remove a tick right now? No problem. I’ve got you. Having spent a lifetime outdoors and the last 25 years at an Upstate New York home whose yard is absolutely crawling with the ...