Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Ticks are small parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. They are most active in late spring, summer, and early fall. Tick ...

All types are very small. The largest tick may swell to the size of an apple seed after it feeds, but many ticks are much smaller than that. Ticks are flat before they feed.

Another important feature: “They’re very small, maybe half or two-thirds the size of a normal tick,” notes Mike Merchant, Ph.D., a professor and urban entomologist at Texas A&M University ...

They're very small and they can still attach and bite.” The official says that when living in an environment with ticks, it is important to be cautious and stay safe.

Here's what to know about the Asian longhorned tick, first confirmed in the U.S. in 2017 in New Jersey. The ticks have spread ...

These ticks are very small and prey mainly on small mammals. As you might have guessed from their name, their favorite blood comes from hares and rabbits.

Data from the CDC indicates this may be a bad tick season. So if you're planning a hike, a trip to a park or just hanging out in the backyard, here are some tips to fend off these blood-sucking bugs.

Here's what to know about the Asian longhorned tick, first confirmed in the U.S. in 2017 in New Jersey. The ticks have spread to 21 states.