To remove a tick if found, follow these steps:
Use fine-tipped tweezers that have been sterilized and grasp the tick as close to the surface of your skin as possible.
Using even pressure, pull upward steadily. Make sure you do not twist or jerk as parts of the tick’s mouth can break off inside your skin. If this happens, the mouth parts can be removed with tweezers as well.
Once the tick has been removed, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with soap and water or rubbing alcohol
Dispose of a live tick by drowning it in alcohol, sealing it in a bag, wrapping it tightly in tape, or flushing it down the toilet. Never try to kill the tick by crushing it between your fingers as you could still get bitten again.
Some home remedies recommended include painting the tick with nail polish, petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. Avoid these methods, as it is imperative to remove the tick as quickly as possible rather than waiting for it to detach.
If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, be sure to contact your healthcare provider and inform them when the bite occurred and where you likely picked up the tick.