How To Remove a Tick
By Rod Brouhard, About.com Guide
Updated April 05, 2010
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Ticks don't just bite, they burrow in head-first. Ticks can cause Lyme disease and need to be removed as soon as they are discovered. If you do not see a tick, treat the bite like any other bug bite.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: Less than a minute to remove it, several days to watch
