Removing ticks from pets safely requires fine-point tweezers, grasping the bug close to the skin and pulling in a slow, steady motion. Proper removal reduces the chance of infection and ensures the ...

Ticks form a stable structure around their mouth to stick to their hosts for days. Phase transitions of proteins in the tick saliva drive this adhesion.

While ticks may not be on your mind during winter, they probably should be. Here's why you should practice tick safety, even ...