Opossums have come to be seen as something of a savior species when it comes to eradicating ticks. From websites to publications to social media, the idea that opossums help save humans from ...

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If you have a backyard, you'll need to take steps to protect yourself and your pets against ticks. Ticks, which can transmit diseases like Lyme disease, thrive in grassy and wooded areas, but they're ...

Ticks are nasty little critters. Not only is your blood their preferred food, but in the process of sucking it, they can transmit Lyme disease into your system. This infection can produce headache, ...