The best way to remove a tick from your skin is to gently pull it off with tweezers. These small insects can carry a variety of diseases ranging from Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ...
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 ...
A registered nurse has warned against removing ticks with your fingers, amid a particularly bad tick season in the US. If any parts of the tick can't be removed easily, leave the area and let the ...
If you find a tick, the RSPCA says you should try to remove it yourself by gently pulling on its head, ideally with a tick removal tool, which looks a bit like a two-pronged fork. You can also use ...
If you stay vigilant and check yourself for ticks after outdoor activities, and know how to properly remove one, there is little chance you'll be affected by a tick-borne illness. Here's what you ...