Ticks in Maryland | University of Maryland Extension
Apply deer repellents and/or deer fence. How to Remove A Tick. If a tick is found attached, remove it as soon as possible with a slow, steady pull. It is best to use forceps with the tips placed on or just behind the mouthparts. Pull the tick’s body away from your skin. DO NOT USE Vaseline, liquid soap, a cotton ball, or touch it with a match ...