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Tick Species
| Pro-Tick Remedy - the Tick Remover The
Pro-Tick has been a favorite tick remover of professionals and outdoor enthusiasts since its
introduction in 1993. Besides its simplicity of use it has many
advantages over any other device on the market and these facts have been proven during
extensive testing at Ohio State University.
Purchase the Pro-Tick Remedy tick remover - click here Outstanding characteristics
In initial tests the Pro-Tick remedy tick remover successfully removed more than 50 American Dog Ticks and and was cited in the research as having removed all test ticks intact and without damage. It's also worth noting that the ticks removed by Pro-Tick Remedy tick remover had the most cement attached. Cement is a latex like adhesive that the tick uses to secure itself at the feeding site. If not removed the cement can be a point of irritation until it is absorbed by the body. Cement that does remain should not be cause for alarm since there are no reports of health issues with this substance, just discomfort. This test included the Pro-Tick Remedy tick remover, two other tick removal tools and a tweezers. The Pro-Tick was the resounding winner. A second study was conducted and the test was expanded to include a different species of tick. The noteworthy addition of the Lone Star tick is important in that this aggressive tick has a longer mouthpart (like Deer ticks), is a deeper feeder and is more difficult to remove. All tick removers tested showed very good performance with removal of the adult ticks and performed significantly better than did the tweezers. The most dramatic results were not with the adult ticks but with the nymphs. These tiny immature ticks are real culprits when it comes to disease transmission. They're small, quite hard to see and as a result feed for an extended time without discovery. When a nymph is discovered it must be removed immediately. The Pro-Tick succeeded in removal of 72% of the nymph ticks it was tested on. Now . . . 72% is not 100% but then again it's not the 4% success delivered by the tweezers. The Pro-Tick Remedy tick remover performed better than any other tool tested at removal of nymph ticks. The overall conclusion was that tweezers should never be used for the removal of ticks. The improved model now has a 5X magnifier, excellent instructions and information on protecting yourself from tick bite and, in the opinion of many experts, the best multi-species tick ID card available. With the addition of our tick identification tutorial (can be seen with links at the bottom of this page) the Pro-Tick Remedy stands alone as the only tick removal tool offering important tick education. Standard Instructions For Using The Pro-Tick Remedy- instructions included with Pro-Tick Advanced Using the Pro-Tick Remedy- the Pro-Tick Remedy can remove a tick even when you can't see it? Yes, customers have reported and we have confirmed that if you can feel a tick (example in your hairline, back of neck) you can remove it with the Pro-Tick Remedy. You will need to be able to reach the tick with both hands. Most people have what referred to a strong hand (used for writing etc) and a weak hand. Using the weak hand place a finger tip on top of the tick, with the Pro-Tick Remedy located in the strong hand you can feel your way under the tick with the Pro-Tick Remedy. Once you feel the tick is secured apply gentle lifting pressure and hold until released. Keeping the weak finger on the tick while lifting with the strong hand will keep the tick from rotating. This technique will take some practice, it's not for everyone but in a pinch when you are alone without help . . . well it's your choice. Note: you will read that touching a tick is just a crazy thing to do and should be avoided. If the tick is attached to someone else it's a good idea to avoid touching it, but if it's already attached to you and sucking your blood . . . the touching with a finger becomes irrelevant. Again it's your choice! Nymph removal - un-engorged nymphs are difficult for some people to remove, this is especially true for the deer tick, the western black legged tick and the lone star tick. The reason for this is that these species have the longest mouthpart and when lifting pressure is excessive (trying to force removal) the resistance of the tick is not in balance and the tick rotates out of the slot. This is often compounded by not having the tick positioned at the very apex of the slot. We have found that the two hand techniques works for many users. There are two methods: method 1, guide the Pro-Tick under and around the tick until the tick is at the apex of the slot. At this point the tick should be proud of the Pro-Ticks profile, place your finger behind the tick and guide it into the remainder of the slot, once tight (do not let go with the second finger) hold the tick to the Pro-Tick Remedy and lift together. Method 2, using the edge (left or right) of the Pro-Tick hold the tool at right angles to the skin. Place the edge of the Pro-Tick Remedy against the tick so that the tick is resting against the flat of the blade. Using your other hand place a finger on the tick to hold it against the flat of the blade. While holding the tick against the Pro-Tick Remedy and keeping the Pro-Tick Remedy in contact with the skin rotate the blade so that the tick is lifted from the skin. This is a two hand rotation since the tick must be continually held to the blade while rotating. Both of these methods have proven useful. While the majority of users do not have difficulty removing nymphs some do and have developed these alternatives. Very few tools with the exception of surgical mosquito forceps, have the precision to remove a nymph tick. You can't grab them with your fingers, or your nails and while regular tweezers work poorly on mature ticks they don't work at all on nymphs - they just crush them. Front page - contains detailed information on making a basic tick identification. Back page - contains information on the tick and what works to stop them. Also shows standard meth for use of Pro-Tick Remedy
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