Ticks can be a real pain to get rid off, and removing then can actually turn dangerous if not done correctly. The bugs carry bacteria that can cause Lyme disease - an illness that can be serious and result in nerve and heart damage, according to the NHS.
It's important to get the beasties off as soon as you spot them. In many cases, it is pets you may be more worried about as you check them over for the parasitic bug.
However, the insects can attach themselves to humans all the same. You may be more at risk if you live in a grassy or wooded area or visit these types of areas for dog walks for example.Removing a rick in the proper way is important as doing it incorrectly may result in the bug being crushed into your skin.
This can then lead to complications or infection, the Express reports.To help you get rid of the insect from your skin correctly, here is the best way to tackle it to avoid the risk of it going wrong.Not every tick will carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in Scotland.
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