If you find a tick, it’s important to remove them properly to prevent infection. Do not attempt to burn the tick and avoid rubbing the tick with alcohol whilst it is attached, as this can cause the ...

In the compact backyards of Staten Island, Maria Diuk-Wasser was surprised by what she saw. Ticks—and lots of them—nestled in wood piles, between leaves, and underneath bird feeders. It was more than ...