How to Get Rid of Ticks on Your Body

Ticks are much more dangerous than their small size would indicate. These parasitic creatures attach themselves to their host by burying their heads in the skin. They can cause infection as well as major illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Ticks tend to live in woods or areas with a lot of tall grass. They are typically active from spring until November. Once a tick attaches to you, removing it as quickly as possible is important.

Things You'll Need

• Tweezers

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Instructions

• 1

  Find the tick. This can be a difficult task, since they are not much bigger than a mole. You may need a partner to help with this task.

• 2

  Pull the tick out with a pair of tweezers. Grip the tick as close to the surface of your skin as possible and pull straight back. Be gentle, but firm. You do not want to leave the head under your skin.

• 3

  Dispose of the tick. Either burn it or flush it. Never throw it in the trash, because it may crawl back out and attach itself to you or another member of the household. Crushing the tick is also a bad idea because that may release the toxins that it is storing.

• 4

  Wash your hands and the area of your skin where the tick was removed with soap and water.