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2. Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and ...

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   Clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water, and get rid of the tick by putting it in alcohol, placing it in a sealed bag or container, wrapping it tightly in tape or ...

3. Bit by a tick? What you should know about tick testing and ...

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   After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. How to dispose of a tick Getting rid of a live tick without risk of further illness ...

4. Avoid blood-gushing SC ticks. Here’s how to remove them safely

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   Clean the bite after removal with soap and water, then apply an antiseptic such as rubbing alcohol. Write down the date of the bite to help monitor for any potential symptoms. How to remove a tick ...

5. Dermacentor variabilis - Wikipedia

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   Tick removal hooks are recommended in areas where ticks are common. [10] Removing the tick with fingers is never a good idea because squeezing to grasp the tick could potentially inject more infectious material. [10] Apply rubbing alcohol to the bite area afterward to thoroughly clean the wound. [10]

6. Do *Not* Crush A Tick If You Caught It Biting You (Even If ...

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   Submerge the tick in rubbing alcohol and save it. Put it in a clear, sealable plastic bag in case you need to see a doctor or veterinarian. Or, take a clear photo, then flush it.

7. Rubbing alcohol - Wikipedia

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   Rubbing alcohol, also known as surgical spirit in some regions, refers to a group of denatured alcohols commonly used as topical antiseptics. These solutions are primarily composed of either isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethanol , with isopropyl alcohol being the more widely available formulation.

8. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic repellents tend to be more effective and/or longer lasting than "natural" repellents. [1] [2]For protection against ticks and mosquito bites, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends DEET, icaridin (picaridin, KBR 3023), oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), IR3535 and 2-undecanone with the caveat that higher percentages of the active ingredient ...

9. How to Remove a Tick Head From Your Skin—the Right Way - AOL

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   He recommends just washing the area with soap and water, or using rubbing alcohol on the site. Leaving a tick’s head embedded in your skin doesn’t increase your risk of tick-borne disease, but ...