Ixodes ricinus, the castor bean tick, is a chiefly European species of hard-bodied tick. You probably won’t see a tick as it clings to a blade of grass, but it can see you. The tiny parasites are ...

Ticks should be removed with tweezers, grasping them close to the skin's surface. Pull upward with steady, even pressure to avoid leaving the tick's mouthparts embedded. Summer can be a popular time ...