You also may want to place the tick in a small container, like a pill container, and bring it to your vet for identification. Never use a burned match, petroleum jelly, or nail polish to try to remove ticks. These methods are ineffective.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
This is the time of year for ticks so be careful and check yourself. When Janice sent me this in email I thought it was perfect for post... Thanks Janice!