How to Remove a Deer Tick
- 1). Use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers to grip the tick by the head, as close as possible to the point where it makes contact with the skin. Pull the tick directly outward from the skin. Do this firmly but without twisting or making sudden movements.
- 2). Kill the tick once it has been removed by dropping it into a jar of alcohol. Drop it directly from the tweezers; do not touch the tick with your fingers.
- 3). Clean the bite with an antiseptic to prevent infection. Keep an eye on the bite for at least a week after removing the tick. If you notice a rash or any other unusual symptoms, see your doctor.