Ticks are a third type of common insect. They are any one of a large number of parasitic mites. They do not have wings. They attach themselves to, and suck the blood of, cattle, dogs, and people. When filled with blood, they swell up and usually become red in color. The young are active and have six legs. Many carry diseases that can hurt animals and people. One common disease is @Lyme @Disease.
Tick bites are not like bee stings or fire ant bites. They do not hurt. Sometimes you know you've been bitten because the tick is still attached. Sometimes all you may see is some redness around the area of the bite.
