How not to remove a tick

We are sure to encounter the occasional tick whilst out and about. It is important to know both how to AND how not to deal with it




From the American Family Physician website

Ineffective or Dangerous Methods of Removing Ticks: What Not to Do
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Do not use sharp forceps.

Do not crush, puncture, or squeeze the tick's body.

Do not apply substances such as petroleum jelly, gasoline, lidocaine (Xylocaine), etc., to the tick.

Do not apply heat with a match or hot nail.

Do not use a twisting or jerking motion to remove the tick.

Do not handle the tick with bare hands.




You'll be pleased to know that from this same source we do know how to remove a tick properly and have the specialist tweezers recommended to do so.