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Tweeze Don't Squeeze
Australian Health Department Tick Removal TickEase TickEase tweezers
It is important to use “fine-tipped” or “pointy” tweezers for the proper and effective removal of ticks for humans. Read more »
How to remove a tick
Australian Health Department Health Guidelines for Tick Removal tick ease tweezers Tick Removal TickEase tweezers
Removing an engorged tick
- Remove a tick as soon as you realize it is on you.
- Aggravating a tick by squeezing, burning or putting any substance on it can cause the tick to back out.
- Aggravating an engorged tick may cause it to inject its toxic saliva into you increasing the risk of a tick-borne disease in humans and pets.
- When the tick is agitated it will attach itself with greater determination.
