For a tick to pass on a pathogen, it is usually necessary for it to feed for at least 24 hours. If you find a tick on your body, follow the instructions below to remove it. If you are concerned about infection you should take the tick to an entomologist in a vial of alcohol. You can get a feel for how long a tick has fed by its size. Most tick increase in size by a factor of 5 or more after a complete feeding.

How to Remove a tick:

* Always protect your skin from tick fluids with gloves if possible or at least a tissue.