Ticks can carry harmful diseases like Lyme disease. Here’s how to handle them: 1. **Identify**: Determine the type of tick and keep kids/pets away. 2. **Protect**: Wear gloves and long sleeves. 3. **Clean**: Wash clothes/bedding on high heat and vacuum thoroughly. 4. **Remove**: Use tweezers to pull the tick straight out. Avoid twisting. 5. **Dispose**: Clean the bite area and flush the tick or soak it in alcohol. 6. **Monitor**: Watch for symptoms at the bite site
