How to Remove a Tick
Found a tick? Remove it!
The longer a tick is attached the more chance it has to transmit a pathogen. There are several methods to remove a tick. Here we show the most popular ones. Scroll down to learn about the different methods.
Removing a tick: fine point tweezers
Use fine point tweezers, grab the head of the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull the tick out slowly.
Removing a tick: Twister method
This method uses a simple device that has a slot that lies flat against the skin. You put the tick in the slot and twist it several times to remove the tick.
Removing a tick: Lasso method
Using a lasso tool, loop the lasso around the tick close to the skin, where it’s attached. Then pull the ends of the string tight and pull the tick out. This device functions like a retractable pen with a lasso on the end.
When removing a tick:
These methods do not work, can cause skin irritation and may increase the likelihood the tick transmits disease agents to you.
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