Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean fine-tipped tweezers. If fine-tipped tweezers are not ...

Tweezers and tick removal tools are the best ways to safely remove a tick at home. "Never try to use a flame or chemicals," Goodman says. Remove the Tick With a Tick Removal Tool.

Because of all the time you spend outside riding, it’s important to know how to properly remove a tick. If a tick is left in your skin for more than 36 hours, it puts you at risk for Lyme ...

When removing a tick, don't twist or jerk as you pull it off, since those can cause parts of the tick to break and remain in your skin, Russo says. "You want to try to get the mouthpieces and the ...

Tick removal should be done carefully so as not to crush the bug, which may be full of infected blood. Here’s how to remove a tick that’s attached to your skin, according to the CDC guidelines: ...

Contact with a tick’s blood could transmit infection to both you and your pet. That infection can lead to dangerous, even fatal conditions, like Lyme disease and Roc... Saturday, June 7 74°F ...

Q: We have a dog, and we like to walk in the woods. What’s the proper way to remove his ticks? And are ticks strictly a warm-weather concern?A: Two great questions. We’ll answer the second one ...

If the mere mention of ticks sends a shiver down your spine, you're not alone. But knowing more about the tiny creatures, how to spot them, and how to safely remove them from you or your pet may ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Summer is tick season in East Tennessee. Ticks can be found nearly everywhere and carry harmful germs which can make us sick. Dr. Shannon Cohen from East Tennessee C… ...

Tick season is back! We'll tell you the best ways to avoid them and how to safely remove them from your skin -- if you do get bit.

Learn how to safely check your pet for ticks, remove them properly, and reduce the risk of serious illnesses like Lyme disease, with expert advice on prevention and treatment from a local ...