#ticks

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November 3, 2026 • George Schulz

What Happens If a Tick Head Is Left in Your Skin?

A tick head left in your skin is usually just the mouthparts. It won't raise your Lyme risk, and skin pushes it out. Signs of trouble and when to see a doctor.

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October 26, 2026 • George Schulz

Tick Season: When Ticks Are Most Active, Month by Month

Tick season peaks April through September, but adult deer ticks bite all winter on days above freezing. See a month-by-month tick calendar by species and stage.

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October 20, 2026 • George Schulz

When to Be Concerned About a Tick Bite: Warning Signs to Watch For

When to be concerned about a tick bite: the rash and fever signs the CDC says need a doctor visit, what a normal bite looks like on day 4, and when to call 911.

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October 16, 2026 • George Schulz

Lone Star Tick Map: Where Lone Star Ticks Live in 2026

See where lone star ticks live on the CDC range map, how far north they've spread, and what health officials say about them in Virginia, Maryland, and DC.

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October 13, 2026 • George Schulz

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.

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September 24, 2026 • George Schulz

Tick Removal: How to Remove a Tick the Right Way, Step by Step

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.

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September 18, 2026 • George Schulz

Are There Ticks in Virginia? Yes. Here Are the Species to Know

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.

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