Tick Removal and Lyme Disease Testing in Belleville NJ

Quick, Safe Tick Removal – No Appointment Needed.

At AFC Belleville, we provide expert tick removal and Lyme disease testing to help protect your health after a tick bite. Our providers are trained to safely remove ticks and assess for early signs of tick-borne illnesses—all on-site and without the wait.

Why Tick Bites Matter
Ticks are parasites that can carry harmful diseases, especially Lyme disease, which may cause long-term symptoms if not treated promptly. Though most active in summer, ticks can still pose a threat throughout the year in warmer conditions.

A tick generally needs 36 to 48 hours of attachment to transmit disease. That's why daily tick checks and prompt removal are crucial for prevention.

If you've been bitten by a tick or are experiencing symptoms like a rash, fatigue, or joint pain, visit AFC Belleville or save your spot online for fast, walk-in care.

How to Remove a Tick

If you find a tick quickly, you can usually remove it simply by gently lifting it with a clean pair of tweezers. Pull upward slowly so as to not pull the body off the tick’s mouth parts, which could remain stuck in your skin.

Keep in mind you should never crush a tick with your fingers, as this can puncture your skin and expose you to the pathogens the tick carries. Instead, if you need to dispose of a tick, you can rely on suffocating it in a plastic bag, jar, burning it, or placing it in alcohol.

How to Avoid Tick Bites

The main way to avoid tick bites is by understanding where ticks live and how to deter them. Following these steps is your best bet for preventing tick bites

Know Where Ticks Live

Ticks live in areas such as forests, brushy areas, and in grass. They even live on some animals. Be mindful of the time you spend in areas like this that expose you to ticks, and be extra vigilant for ticks.

Dress to Protect Yourself

When hiking or camping, tuck your pant legs into your socks to prevent ticks from easily entering low to the ground. Use permethrin or an EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET to deter ticks. If you’re going on a camping trip, you can treat your clothes with permethrin ahead of time.

Get Urgent Care Tick Removal Near You

If a tick has engorged or fed itself on your blood, you may need medical treatment for post-exposure prophylaxis for Lyme disease. AFC Belleville is a state-of-the-art medical center with compassionate staff and top-notch equipment. With deep expertise, you can count on AFC Belleville to help remove ticks and assess any bites quickly and effectively.