Experts point to several reasons for the larger-than-usual spike, but there are easy ways to protect yourself.
Tick bites are sending more people to emergency rooms than they have in years. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and ...
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Don't flush that tick

If you remove an embedded tick, save it in case you get sick.
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to your dog’s skin as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure.
As the weather gets warmer, ticks will become more prevalent across Wisconsin, putting both people and their pets at risk.
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It can be jarring to get a tick bite, especially when the pest is still attached. But there is a right and wrong way to ...