Ticks are a threat to public health as they can carry numerous diseases, but you likely have the tool to deal with them right ...

You can also remove the mouthparts with tweezers. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer.

You can also remove the mouthparts with tweezers. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer.

Grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible using clean fine-tipped tweezers. If fine-tipped tweezers are not available, use regular tweezers or your fingers to grasp the tick. Grasp the ...