How to remove ticks

We show you how to remove a tick and how to  end this plague inside your home. We give you all the steps to do so.

Ticks are small parasitic arachnids that feed on the blood of animals and humans. Apart from being  annoying, they can transmit diseases which is why it is important that they are removed properly and safely and thus prevent possible complications.

Here is a step-by-step guide para remove ticks safely: 

• Use fine tweezers: before you begin, make sure you have a pair of fine tweezers at hand or a specialist tool for removing ticks. Do not use home methods like burning them with matchstick, as this could increase the risk of transmission of diseases.

• Wash your hands and use gloves: wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before starting the process. You are also recommended to use disposable gloves to protect you from possible diseases that The tick may transmit.

• Locate the tick: use a magnifying glass if necessary to locate the tick on the skin. Make sure you have a lot of light for inspecting the area.

• Hold the tick with the tweezers: take the tweezers and hold the tick as closely as possible to the skin. Make sure to hold it gently but firmly to avoid tearing the body, as this could raise the risk of infection.

• Pull gently and steadily: with a firm and constant movement, pull the tick outwards. Avoid twisting it, because this too could raise the risk of contamination. Make sure not leave any part of the tick stuck in the skin.

• Disinfect the area: Once you have removed the tick, clean the bite area with soap and water. Then, apply a disinfectant like hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to prevent infection.

• Keep the tick: if possible, store the tick in a sealed container. This could be useful in the event of . This could be useful in the event of symptoms of diseases that you may have caught, and the species needs to be identified.

• Check the affected area: keep an eye on the area of the bite over the next few weeks for possible signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, or fever. If you experience concerning symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

• Consult a professional: if you have difficulty removing the tick yourself or if some of the tick is stuck in the skin,  go to a health professional and ask for help. In addition, if you live in an area where the diseases transmitted by ticks are common, you should consider speaking to your doctor about preventive measures.