ABERDEEN, S.D. (KELO) — There is a boom in tick populations thanks to the wet weather of late, according to Aberdeen veterinarian Tim Sahli, and as a pet owner, prevention is key. “People don’t like ...

Spring means warmer weather and an uptick in peak activity of nymph ticks making May the best time to highlight National Lyme Disease Awareness month. The month is dedicated to prevention and early ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hunting dogs of all ages and breeds are likely to encounter ticks at some point in their lives. “Historically we had a seasonality ...

Treating tick bites If you find you have been bitten by a tick, proper and early removal is your best bet at preventing any kind of pathogen transmission. Whether you have a tick key or a handy set of ...

Nick Christensen from the Erie County Department of Health demonstrates how to use a "tick key" to remove the feeding insect from your skin.

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The most distinctive feature of lone star ticks may be the starlike white splotch on the backs of adult females that gives them their name. But it’s the baby (larval) lone star ticks that may make a ...

Erie County Department of Health shows how to use new device to remove ticks Nick Christensen from the Erie County Department of Health demonstrates how to use a "tick key" to remove the feeding ...