Tick Removal & Lyme Disease Testing in Lodi, NJ

Walk-In Tick Treatment. Fast, Safe, and Local.

At AFC Lodi, we offer expert tick removal and Lyme disease testing—no appointment necessary. Our providers are experienced in safely removing ticks and evaluating symptoms to help detect tick-borne illnesses early.

What You Need to Know About Ticks & Lyme Disease
Ticks are small parasitic insects that can carry serious diseases, including Lyme disease, which may lead to long-term health issues if not treated promptly. While ticks are most active during the warmer months, they can survive and attach to humans and pets any time of year—especially in mild climates.

One important fact: a tick typically needs to be attached for 36 to 48 hours to transmit Lyme disease. That means daily tick checks and prompt removal are your best defense.

If you've been bitten by a tick or are experiencing symptoms like a rash, fatigue, or joint pain, visit AFC Lodi for tick removal and Lyme disease testing today.

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 Lodi is a state-of-the-art medical center with compassionate staff and top-notch equipment. With deep expertise, you can count on AFC Lodi to help remove ticks and assess any bites quickly and effectively.