Everyone knows what ticks are. Small, soft-bodied bloodsuckers,
ticks are most attracted to the warm, moist, dark places that we don't
want them to go near. Once a tick latches on, they can be hard to shake.
So, do you know how to get rid of ticks, the right way?
Because
ticks can cause Lyme disease, it is important to know how to get rid of
ticks without damaging the tick or your skin. If you do not remove all
of the tick, bacteria may get into the skin, possibly leading to Lyme
disease or other infections. Ticks burrow their heads under the surface
of the skin, making them incredibly difficult to dislodge. Many people
do not know the proper way of getting rid of ticks.
Contrary to
belief, burning or using chemicals is not how to get rid of ticks. In
fact, this could cause the tick's body to come apart and cause you much
more serious problems. You want the body of the tick to remain intact
during removal, because if the head or mouth of the tick stays attached
to your skin it could lead to infection and other problems that you
don't want.
So, the question is, how to get rid of ticks while
keeping them in one piece. You want to use a pair of tweezers, or your
fingers (in gloves) if you have a light touch. Gently pull the tick
free, being sure to pull slowly to remove the entire head and body of
the tick. Then, you can dispose of the tick however you see fit.
Once
you know how to get rid of ticks properly, you won't have to worry
about the possibilities of infections and Lyme disease. If you think for
any reason that a part of the tick may still be under the surface of
your skin, consult with a doctor. A physician can assist you with the
proper treatments in cases of improper tick removal. Use a bug repellent
when you go into wooded areas, and thoroughly check yourself for ticks
after an adventure in forested regions. Now that you know how to get rid
of ticks, there's no reason for ticks to be anywhere on your body.