Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick close to the skin and pull upward steadily. Disinfect the area afterward.

Some diseases take days to weeks to show symptoms, so monitor your health after a bite.

No, ticks don’t fall from trees. They usually wait on tall grass or shrubs and grab onto passing hosts.

Not all ticks carry disease, but it’s important to remove them quickly and watch for symptoms.

Yes, using repellents with DEET or permethrin can help deter ticks from attaching.