Tick guides at a glance

Every article, grouped by topic

Each guide here answers exactly one question — concretely, with sources, and without alarm. The order follows what actually happens: first work out what you are looking at, then remove it, then the routine for a child, a dog, or yourself. If you have just found a tick, start with "Tick bite — what to do now".

Identify and tell apart

• Spot Ticks Instantly: The Inverted-Color Camera Trick
• Tick or mole? How to tell the difference
• Where do ticks prefer to attach? Body hotspots at a glance
• Tick bite or mosquito bite? The quick way to tell
• Finding Ticks in Thick Hair — the Parting Technique That Actually Works
• Tick species in Germany: castor bean tick, ornate dog tick & co.
• Tick larva, nymph or adult? How to tell the stages apart

Removal and aftercare

• Tick bite — what to do now
• How to remove a tick properly
• Tick remover vs. tick card vs. tweezers — which is best?
• Tick Head Stuck in Your Skin? Don't Panic — It's Usually Harmless
• Documenting a tick bite: photograph it, store it safely, show the doctor

Children, pets and adults

• Find ticks on children
• Find ticks on dogs
• Find ticks on cats
• Find ticks on women
• Find ticks on men
• Checking your child for ticks: the quick check after outdoor play
• Checking your dog or cat for ticks — with your smartphone
• Tick bite on a dog — when to see the vet, and how to get an appointment fast

Prevention

• Preventing ticks in your garden — prevention, not just searching
• Can ticks survive indoors or in your bed?

Background and figures

• When a tick bite turns into an argument
• Tick Season in Germany 2026 — When Is the Risk Highest?
• Tick-Borne Disease Case Numbers in Germany: TBE and Lyme Disease
• How Many Ticks Actually Carry Disease? Infection Rates Explained
• Can Ticks Transmit Diseases to Dogs and Cats?
• How long does a tick feed? And when does it get risky?
• Tick myths fact-checked: 7 stubborn misconceptions