Tips For Backpackers And Travellers To Avoid Ticks And Lyme Disease
May 23rd, 2008 |
Would you know how to remove a tick? Did you know that the old wives\’ tales for removing them should be avoided? Never attempt to burn them off, crush them with your fingers, cover them with petroleum jelly or apply any other chemicals. These methods may actually heighten the risk of infection by causing the tick to produce excess saliva or vomit into the wound! Yes
