Tick Removal and Lyme Disease Testing in Wilmington NC
Fast and safe tick removal and treatment in Wilmington, NC.
AFC Wilmington provides quick and easy on-site tick removal, treatment, and assessment.
Ticks are parasitic bugs that often carry diseases, most notably Lyme Disease, which can have long-term
health consequences. Ticks are most common during summer months, but can be active all year if the weather
is mild.
A tick needs about a day and a half to transmit disease, so performing daily checks for ticks is your best
defense against disease.
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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 slowly so as to not 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 prevent 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 Wilmington is a state-of-the-art medical center with compassionate staff
and top-notch equipment. With deep expertise, you can count on AFC Wilmington to help remove ticks and
assess any bites quickly and effectively.
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