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I've been bitten by a tick – what should I do now?

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What to do for a tick bite?

If a tick is discovered, it should be removed as quickly as possible – without oil, glue, or other home remedies. The sooner it is removed, the lower the risk of disease transmission.

How to properly remove a tick:

Tools needed:

Tick remover

Tick Card

Tick hook or fine-tipped tweezers

Step-by-step guide:

 

1. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible.

2. Pull it out slowly and steadily in a straight line (do not twist or squeeze it abruptly).

3. Disinfect the bite thoroughly.

4. Observe the area in the following weeks.

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Tick removers & tick cards tested: What matters

If a tick is found, one thing is paramount: quick, safe and gentle removal. However, not every tool meets the important requirements.

Close-up grasping – without squeezing

A good tick remover or tick card must grasp the tick directly at the skin surface. It is crucial that the body is not squeezed, as this can increase the risk of pathogen transmission. Precise gripping surfaces and a stable mechanism are therefore essential.

Completely and controllably remove

The instrument should allow for slow, steady extraction without leaving tick parts behind in the skin. Thin, sturdy tips or a cleanly cut card slot are clear indicators of quality.

Practical for home and on the go

Credit card-sized tick removers fit conveniently into a wallet, while tick tweezers are particularly well-suited for the home medicine cabinet. Easy, intuitive application is important – even with small ticks.

Our conclusion

The Novidarte Tick Card and the Novidarte Tick Tongs meet these quality criteria: They allow for close-to-skin, controlled removal and are robust, hygienic, and easy to use – ideal for everyday life, travel, and outdoor activities.
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