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Killing an Attached Tick. 1  1. Remove the ticks. If the tick is fastened to a person or a pet, detach it first. 2  2. Wrap the tick tightly in tape. Cover the tick with transparent tape on all sides. 3  3. Kill with rubbing alcohol. If you do not have tape, drop the tick into a container full of alcohol.  4. Wash your hands and the bite area.
The easiest way to remove the tick is to take tweezers, grab the tick at the head or mouth (closest to the skin), and apply gentle pressure upwards (away from skin). Do not use a match or petrolatum, since this will cause the tick to burrow deeper. ...Read more. See 1 more doctor answer.