PROTECTING
YOURSELF
Tips For Protection
For Yourself, Family, Friends,
and Patrons from TICKS!
Wear light colored clothing (spotting a tick
is easier).
Pants should be tucked into socks.
Shirts should be tucked into the waistband
of pants.
Use an insect repellent when you are going
to be outdoors. Use all insect repellents according to the
manufactures label instructions and read all precautions
before applying the product. (Check with your pediatrician
before applying repellents to children younger than two
(2) years of age).
Wash all clothing before wearing again.
What NOT
To Do When Removing ATick
Do not remove
with bare hands.
Do not crush
the tick.
Do not put
a hot match to the attached tick.
Do not smother
with petroleum jelly, gasoline,
petroleum products or nail polish.
Removing A Tick
Remove a tick as soon as possible from the body.
Prompt removal of a tick is critical.
Use tweezers.
Get as close to the skin's surface around the tick's head.
Grasp by closing the tweezers.
Pull the tick up slowly and steadily with evenly applied
pressure.
Slow, even and steady pressure will help to keep the mouth
parts intact.
Do not twist or jerk the tick as the mouth parts can remain
attached.
Once removed, disinfect and cleanse the wound site.
If you think you have Lyme disease contact your physician
and/or the Emergency room.
Submitting A Tick For
identification
If you would like to have a tick identified,
please follow the listed directions.
Place the tick in a small, crush-proof
container with rubbing alcohol, 70% isopropyl alcohol.
Complete the tick
submission form and mail to:
Vector-borne Disease Laboratory
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
75 John Roberts Rd., Suite 9B
South Portland, Me 04106
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