Once you’ve clamped onto the tick’s mouthpiece, pull it straight up with steady, even pressure. Then, clean the affected area ...

The unofficial start to summer is finally here. You’ve just returned from a day trip to the hiking trails, or from the park ...

Use insect repellent • Apply an EPA-registered repellent on exposed skin. Find a repellent product that is right for you. • ...

As temperatures rise, so does the threat of ticks—and it’s not just people at risk. Dogs that spend time outdoors are ...

The especially heavy tick season is due, in part, to a mild winter that allows ticks to emerge sooner than usual.

Whether you’re walking the dog, working in the garden, or hiking Hopewell Valley’s trails, health officials say one thing ...

People don’t think much about ticks until one turns up on their dog or their own skin. But these little things are more than ...

How soon after you apply flea and tick drops to a dog can you give a dog a bath? —Daily Woods Hiker DEAR DAILY WOODS HIKER: ...