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--- home:special:ticks [11.08.2019] – [Keeping ticks away] sallieq
+++ home:special:ticks [11.08.2019] – [Tick removal instructions] sallieq
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 The mixture of creeping thyme and citronella containing 1.5% of each showed higher repellency (91%) than individual essential oils at the concentration of 3%. (({{pubmed>long:    28645519}}))
-In tick country carry a device to freeze any tick which attaches itself (ask your pharmacy for it).  This kills the tick so it does not transfer amy more fluid into you. Once dead, you may brush the tick off.
+In tick country carry a device to freeze any tick which attaches itself (ask your pharmacy for it).  This kills the tick so it does not transfer amy more fluid into you. Once dead, you may brush the tick off.  This is much safer than an attempt to twist the tick off.
 ===== Treatment for MP patients =====
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 Here is [[http://www.otom.com/|information on a tick remover device.]]
-Here are [[http://www.mydr.com.au/first-aid-self-care/tick-removal|new instructions]] on how to remove a tick.
+Better are [[http://www.mydr.com.au/first-aid-self-care/tick-removal|new instructions]] on how to remove a tick.
 Here is another set of [[http://vetmedicine.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Remove_Tick0962935143.htm|tips on tick removal]].

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