What Happens If You Get Bit by a Lone Star Tick?
Bit by a lone star tick? Here's what usually happens, the symptoms the CDC says to watch for, how alpha-gal fits in, and when to call a doctor about the bite.
Bit by a lone star tick? Here's what usually happens, the symptoms the CDC says to watch for, how alpha-gal fits in, and when to call a doctor about the bite.
Tick removal in 5 steps: grip it at the skin with fine-tipped tweezers and pull straight up. What not to do, what to do after, and how to handle ticks on dogs.
Yes, Virginia has 16 tick species and a few bite people often. See which ticks live where in VA, when they're active, and the diseases VDH tracks each year.
Six types of ticks live in Maryland. See photos, a month-by-month tick season calendar, the diseases each one carries, and how to cut bites at home.
Flea vs tick - learn the key differences in appearance, bites, and risks. Discover proven prevention and treatment tips for DC, VA, and MD homes.