Tag: Tick Identification

Why Tick Size Can Make Detection So Difficult

A small tick with a red body crawls on the skin on the hand

Ticks are already hard to notice, but their tiny size makes them even harder to find. Depending on the species and life stage, a tick can be small enough to blend in with freckles, dirt, or even a tiny scab. That can be a problem because the longer an attached tick goes unnoticed, the longer… Read more »