As soon as you discover a tick that's attached itself to your skin, grab a pair of fine-tipped tweezers, a cotton ball, and some rubbing alcohol. Before removing the tick, sterilize the tweezers ...
I find the best way to remove a tick is to dab alcohol on the area first, to sort of loosen the glue that has been applied by the tick, so they can stay attached. Then grab the tick right at the ...