{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat to do if you find a tick on the skin\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDon\u2019t panic. Ticks don\u2019t normally feed for about 12-24 hours after attaching themselves during which time infection risk is small. Remove the tick as soon as possible.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow to remove ticks\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe safest way to remove a tick is to use one of the proprietary tools available, carefully following their guidance. If you use tweezers use only a pair of fine-tipped tweezers (not flat ended ones). Get the tool between the skin and the abdomen of the tick. Pull upwards, slowly and consistently without squeezing the tick, until it lets go.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere is additional information on how to remove ticks on the \u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/\u0022\u003ENHS website\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDo not crush or squeeze the tick since this may leave mouth parts and debris remaining in the skin which could cause infection later. Take your time; there is no need to rush or panic.\u00A0 Do not attempt to remove the ticks by burning (i.e. do not apply hot matches, cigarette ends, etc.) and do not use such chemicals as nail polish remover, alcohol or petroleum jelly, etc.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce the tick has been removed, dispose of it safely.\u00A0 Do not squash them between your finger nails. Avoid touching removed ticks. Disinfect and clean the bite area with antiseptic and wash your hands as well as the tool used to extract the tick. So long as you remove and dispose of all ticks from both skin and clothing that should be the end of the problem.\u00A0 Washing clothing at 30\u003Csup\u003E0\u003C/sup\u003EC \u2013 40\u003Csup\u003E0\u003C/sup\u003EC does not kill ticks. A temperature in excess of 54\u003Csup\u003E0\u003C/sup\u003EC is required.\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-avoid-ticks/","title":"How to avoid ticks"},"next":{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/is-it-necessary-to-go-to-a-doctor/","title":"Is it necessary to go to a doctor?"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/conditions-signs-and-symptoms-caused-by-ticks/","title":"Conditions, Signs and Symptoms caused by ticks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-avoid-ticks/","title":"How to avoid ticks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-find-and-remove-ticks/","title":"How to find and remove ticks"},{"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/is-it-necessary-to-go-to-a-doctor/","title":"Is it necessary to go to a doctor?"}],"link":"/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-find-and-remove-ticks/","id":47437,"nodeName":"How to find and remove ticks","title":"How to find and remove ticks","type":"codexPart","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"How to find and remove ticks","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NzQzNyJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/ticks-advice-on-protection-prevention-and-removal/how-to-find-and-remove-ticks/"}