News — Health Guidelines for Tick Removal

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.