If a tick is attached, remove it as soon as possible. The CDC recommends using fine-tipped tweezers to grasp an attached tick as close to the skin as possible, then...
Explore practical ways to reduce tick exposure, check your family after outdoor activities, protect pets and respond appropriately if you find a tick.
Get ready for your next outdoor adventure with a practical camping and hiking checklist, including gear, safety essentials and tips for checking for ticks.
Can plants really repel ticks? Learn what the evidence says and which practical yard changes can help make outdoor spaces less tick-friendly.
Heading outdoors? Learn how to check yourself for ticks after hiking, what to do if you find a crawling tick, and how to handle an attached tick.
