Ostfeld, PhD, Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, told Outdoor Guide, "The most important consideration in deciding how to remove a tick is time. Acting ...

I find the best way to remove a tick is to dab alcohol on the area first, to sort of loosen the glue that has been applied by the tick, so they can stay attached. Then grab the tick right at the ...

If you stay vigilant and check yourself for ticks after outdoor activities, and know how to properly remove one, there is little chance you'll be affected by a tick-borne illness. Here's what you ...

If you’re anything like me, the thought of removing a tick from your dog or cat is high-key alarming. But not removing it puts your pet at risk for Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and ...

According to Huynh, covering as much of the skin as possible when outdoors is the best defense against tick bites. However, ...

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“To minimize the retention of tick parts onto the skin during removal, you should use fine-tip tweezers to grasp the tip as close to the skin surface as possible where the tweezers should grasp ...

“To minimize the retention of tick parts onto the skin during removal, you should use fine-tip tweezers to grasp the tip as close to the skin surface as possible where the tweezers should grasp ...