In the U.S., warm weather not only signals the coming of seasonal spring allergies but also an increased risk of tick bites. Tick bites can be harmless. But sometimes, these eight-legged creepy-crawlies can transmit diseases — such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) and babesiosis — to humans.
But how do you recognize a tick bite, and what is the safest way to remove a tick? Here's everything you need to know about preventing, recognizing and treating tick bites.
