Wood tick removal

[Tom Dunlap]

This looks like a promising tick removal technique.

http://theshrug.net/you-have-to-lea...utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=sumome_share

 

[RopeShield]

Thanks Tom. What is the timing when they are worrisome? June July. Or is it August

 

[Leroy]

Ever tried a match?

 

[TCtreeswinger]

Late spring -early summer in the Midwest a match or lighter has always worked for me.

 

[cerviarborist]

It seems though that method may result in causing the tick to disgorge its stomach contents prior to releasing it's hold, which can increase the chances of infection. Here's what the CDC has to say on the topic: http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html

 

[Treetopflyer]

Wonder why they say not to crush with fingers..? I don't care cause I use my teeth. Just curious.

 

[Adam_P]

It seems though that method may result in causing the tick to disgorge its stomach contents prior to releasing it's hold, which can increase the chances of infection. Here's what the CDC has to say on the topic: http://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html

Which method makes them puke in you?

I've been using the method in the OP for years on me and my dogs. I'd say the video is an example of best case. It can take up to 5 minutes but they almost always back out. No ticks have puked in me that I know of!

 

[Leroy]

Gross. A friend of mine got really sick once from a tick, nearly died. Spotted fever? I can't remember.

Aaron, seriously, your teeth? Do you eat them afterwords?

 

[ChuckR]

Wonder why they say not to crush with fingers..? I don't care cause I use my teeth. Just curious.

No no no. Nothing to trifle with. You would think docs in MN could diagnose Lyme. Not the case. I went to 5 and had many blood tests before an urgent care doc took one look at me and said "you have Lyme". Lesson 1...the power of simple observation. Lesson 2...advocate for your own health, nobody else will. Doxycyclin saved the day. Lyme disease sucks.

 

[Howie65]

I found this small tool in a pet store. You have to position the slit between your skin and the tick and turn it like a screwdriver between your fingers. 2 or 3 turns later the tick is removed. Works great (you can ask my cats).

 

[Treetopflyer]

I don't eat them. Just use my teeth to crush them and spit em out, since my fingers don't do the trick. That's only if I find them crawling on me . If I'm bitten (which is rare becuase i live in such tick infested woods so im always checking just knowing they're coming for me) once I remove the tick with a very slow pull with tweezers or my fingers or my wifes depending on location , I burn that motherfucker till its popped N charred and turned into dust in the wind. Appreciate the above posts , thanks!

 

[Treespotter]

Never play with ticks. Playing around, or using alcohol or sigarets will make them empty their stomach before release. Use something sharp like your nails scratching over your skin to pull the critter out. No need to turn in circles at all. Don't mess with the chance of getting inflicted with lime or a much worse North American variety that cannot be cured.