How To Remove a Tick
1. Use
tweezers to grasp the body of the tick as close
to the point of attachment as possible.
2.
Remove the tick slowly by pulling it out without
turning it. Try not to
break it apart during the removal.
3.
After removing the tick, wash the area well with soap
and water. Apply antiseptic to the area of attachment.
4. Do
not use matches, needles or pins to remove the
tick. Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, oil or other
fluids. Using these methods can cause the tick to
regurgitate infection into
your body.
PROTECTION
● Keep pant legs tucked inside of boots.
● Check yourself and others for ticks.
● Put clothing and sleeping bags in hot dryer for an hour.
●
Chemical repellants are available that contain
Permethrin.
We do not recommend the use of chemicals
due to
toxicity. It is a personal decision to use chemical
repellants.
NEVER spray repellants directly on your
skin.
Spray on clothing and outdoor gear ONLY.
Collecting the Tick for Testing
1.
Place the tick into a watertight container with alcohol to
preserve it.
2.
Label the container with the location, date, time and
name of the person collecting it.
3. Wash your hands and the tweezers thoroughly.
4.
Send to Igenex Labs for testing.
There is a fee charged for this
service.
Call for current price.
IGeneX, Inc.
797 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, California 94303
1-800-832-3200
You may also contact your
STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The state health departments usually test for free.