![Hand holding tweezers](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tick-removal-get-tweezers.jpg)
Tick removal step #1: Get tweezers
Ticks are becoming more prevalent in Canada—we can thank our changing climate for that. Do use tweezers to remove a tick, grasping the bug as close to the bite site as possible.
Here are four things about Lyme disease you’ll wish you knew sooner.
![Tick removal](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tick-removal-move-quickly.jpg)
Tick removal step #2: Move quickly
Don’t waste any time. If you’re in the wilderness and without tweezers, use your fingers if you must.
Find out what emergency first-aid kit essentials you should always have on hand.
![Tick bite](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tick-removal-pull.jpg)
Tick removal step #3: Pull
Don’t twist as you remove. Pull directly up.
Once complete, go to canada.ca for instructions on how to submit the tick for testing.
![Washing hands and arms](https://www.readersdigest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tick-removal-wash.jpg)
Tick removal step #4: Wash off
Do clean the site of the bite with soap and water.
Certain ingredients can protect against ticks. Say goodbye to bugs with the help of these repellents.