Tick Removal and Lyme Disease Testing in Denville NJ

Quick, safe, and reliable tick removal and Lyme disease testing at AFC Denville.

AFC Denville provides quick and easy on-site tick removal, treatment, and assessment.

Ticks are small parasitic insects that can transmit serious illnesses, including Lyme disease. While most active during the warmer months, ticks can be a year-round threat in mild climates.

If a tick is attached for more than 24–36 hours, the risk of disease transmission increases—making early detection and prompt removal essential. Check your skin daily and take action quickly if you find a tick.

Need fast tick removal or Lyme disease testing? Walk into AFC Denville today. We're here to help.

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 upwards 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. You can count on AFC Denville to help remove ticks and assess any bites quickly and effectively.