And that’s for the simple reason that ticks burrow into the skin. So, if you’ve got a long-coated dog breed, the ticks can get hidden and easily missed. Those are the breeds you really need to ...

When a tick gets on your body, it sets up camp. It finds a place to eat, then burrows its head into your skin and starts feeding on your blood. And it will stay there for several days. A tick can ...

In your armpit, along your waistband, in your belly button -- those are really common places for the tick to kind of crawl into and hide. They can be hard ones to find.” said Dr. Heather Burrow ...

These bloodsucking parasites burrow into the skin and can spread dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Alpha-gal syndrome and anaplasmosis. As ticks become more prevalent in the warmer months ...

And don’t forget about your pets! Ticks like to burrow behind dogs’ and cats’ ears and beneath their collars. If yours spend time outside, check them regularly and keep them up to date with ...

Act quickly, but remove the tick carefully so you don't crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC ...

As Michigan’s weather warms, both ticks and humans are waking up from their winter dormancy – that means they could cross paths. And there’s nothing a tick likes more than to hitchhike on ...