Life Hack: How to remove a tick and what you need to know about Lyme disease

In Ireland, about 100 people will have a positive blood test for Lyme disease each year, writes Denise O'Donoghue

Tick bites can pose serious health problems, including infections like Lyme disease.

What are ticks?

Ticks are small insects with six or eight legs that feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans. They are usually between 1mm and 1cm long.