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    Tick Bite, What To Do - GF Radio 357

    by Eric · This post may contain affiliate links, its one way we pay the bills. · 1 Comment

    Eric tells about the tick bite he got over the weekend and what to do about it. He had the classic red dot around the tick bite and then a larger lighter red rash area around the it. What is key is to be able to save the tick. If you grab the tick from the side, rather grabbing the tick from behind, is the best way to remove the tick. Slowly pull the tick away from your skin. The skin will pull up, and it may smart a bit, but pull slowly. The tick will release and you can then save it.

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    According to Wikipedia, and other sources I have read, here are a few precautions to take to avoid getting a tick bite:

    • Wear light colored pants
    • Tuck pants into socks
    • Spray a DEET bug spray on your clothes
    • Put your clothes in a hot dryer after being outside
    • Check your body for ticks after being outside

    My neighbor Priscilla has Guinea Hens, who are great at eating ticks. Priscilla says she does not have many ticks in her yard because of the Guinea Hens.

     

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    1. Lee

      October 13, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Hi Eric,
      I, too have had several tick bite experiences, with pretty much the same treatment as you. One thing my doctor suggested I get was a little device called a Tick Twister. It's like a shoehorn hook you can get under the tick's head to remove it without squishing the body. I keep one in my gear bag and one in the medicine chest. Love your shows and the labs.

      Peace, Lee

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