How to Remove Ticks

Learning how to remove a tick can be tricky. 

These nasty little insects mainly reside in areas where there is grass and shrubs. 

Pets are particularly vulnerable to ticks and, if you’re not careful, they can attach themselves to your body as well.   

Before learning how to remove a tick, there are some important things to remember.  Do not use mineral oil, finger nail polish, Vaseline, or alcohol on the tick. 

This will invite the tick to deposit its waste material into your skin. This waste material contains bacteria that, if it enters the skin, can cause a myriad of problems including Lyme disease. 

The most common method to remove a tick is to use tweezers so that the tick can be pulled straight out. Take caution not to smash the tick as you remove it, so as not to leave any waste material in the affected area. 

There is also another way to remove a tick without tweezers.  The tick should be rubbed lightly in a circular motion. Rubbing the tick in one single direction is always better. Let the tick move in a circle for one minute, after which it will crawl outside on its own.  

If you have a dog, check frequently for ticks especially if you take the dog on daily walks in areas where ticks often reside.  Preventing the ticks from attaching to your body can be achieved by wearing light cotton clothing that covers your arms and legs. 

Keep pets away from heavily wooded areas.  Before entering the home, check the dog thoroughly to ensure he has not been infected, and check your body as well.   

If you locate a tick on your body, you can learn to remove the tick using either method indicated. 

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