I use it on my dog's this time of the year. they never get tick's my lab had 1 last year not shaw if it's just or the stuff work's

Our Chesy has been dosed with Advantix and we have pulled three ticks off him so far.
I thorough check over and a tick fork is the only guaranteed way

I do everyday and myself

Noone should pull a tick out ,unless they know what they are doing, as they can leave the head in which will get infected. I always put a blob of ky jelly all over it so it can't breath and it will drop off

I think if you look at official guidance on this, they suggest removal of the tick
Tick Alert - Travel Health Advice to Avoid tick disease in the UK and Europe
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_tickremoval.htm

The deer tick is found in grassy areas, open fields, and especially the margin where fields meet wooded areas. The deer tick transmits a bacteria which causes Lyme disease, a serious human disease that exhibits symptoms common to many other diseases. It is initially flu-like but if not treated can develop into rheumatoid arthritis-type conditions. Lyme disease is not usually fatal but can be debilitating and difficult to treat if not detected early.

Description:

Adult deer ticks are tiny--approximately the size of a sesame seed. Males are black; females have a brick-red abdomen and a black shield near the head. Females swell to 1/4 mm when fully engorged after feeding. Adults are found primarily from September through November, and again in March and April. Adults feed mainly on deer, but will also attack cattle, horses, dogs, etc. Humans are accidental hosts.


Life Cycle:

After hatching from an egg in late spring, deer ticks go through three life stages: larva, nymph, and adult. Each stage requires a different host animal. During each stage a tick feeds only once. Deer ticks need 2 years to complete their life cycle. The larvae are tan and very small (about the size of a pin head). They feed in late summer (near ground level) on mice, shrews, chipmunks, voles, and other small animals. Newly hatched deer ticks do not initially carry Lyme disease; they pick it up from an infected animal. The white-footed mouse is the primary carrier/source of the Lyme disease bacterium. A tick that picks up the bacterium from feeding will pass it to the next life stage and is able to infect future host animals. Nymphs are the size of a poppy seed. They are beige, sometimes appearing transparent with a dark head. Nymphs feed from May through August on larger animals including birds, raccoons, opossum, squirrels, cats, dogs and human beings.

Disease Cycle:

The risk of being bitten by a deer tick infected with Lyme disease is greatest in the summer months of June and July when the nymph stage is active. This is the time of year when people (and notably children) are most active outdoors. Make a habit of thoroughly checking yourself and others for the tiny nymph following outdoor activities. The risk is also high in the fall, when adults are active. However, the adults are easier to see and remove than the nymphs. If you live in or have visited an area with a high incidence of ticks, it is important to know the symptoms of Lyme disease:

* Headache
* Flu-like symptoms
* Spreading "bull's-eye" rash from the tick bite
* Swelling and pain in the joints

Lyme disease symptoms mimic many other diseases. About 80 percent of Lyme disease victims develop a rash within two days to four weeks. If untreated, more severe symptoms may develop--sometimes months to years later. If you suspect that you have contracted Lyme disease, consult a physician immediately.

Tick Removal:

If you find a tick on your body, remove it AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; ticks must be attached for 24 hours for the bacteria to be transmitted. To remove feeding ticks, use tweezers ONLY; do NOT use nail polish, Vaseline, matches or other methods that may traumatize the tick and cause it to regurgitate its gut contents. Grasp the tick with tweezers around its head, close to the skin and pull it up slowly and firmly. Disinfect the bite afterwards with antiseptic.

Tick Prevention:

Avoid ticks outdoors by avoiding walking through tall grass and shrubby areas. Wear slacks tucked into socks and light colored clothing to make it easier to detect ticks. Stay close to the center of hiking trails to avoid brushing against vegetation. Check companions and children frequently for ticks. Apply repellents such as DEET to shoes, socks and pants. Keep grass mowed around buildings and in home lawns and along paths. Remove brush adjacent to trails and public areas which might serve as animal resting sites.

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DO NOT pull a TICK OUT as you can leave the head in and it will get infected. cover it in ky jelly and it will not be able to breath and it will drop off....hope this is helpfull

NEVER USE VASELİNE OR KY JELLY!!


Tick Control & Prevention
Removing a tick from your cat or dog is easy if you just follow these simple steps.
To remove an attached tick, use a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or special tick removal instruments. These special devices allow one to remove the tick without squeezing the tick body. This is important as you do not want to crush the tick and force harmful bacteria to leave the tick and enter your pet's bloodstream.

Grab the tick by the head or mouth parts right where they enter the skin. Do not grasp the tick by the body.


Without jerking, pull firmly and steadily directly outward. Do not twist the tick as you are pulling.


Using methods such as applying petroleum jelly, a hot match, or alcohol will NOT cause the tick to 'back out.' In fact, these irritants may cause the tick to deposit more disease-carrying saliva in the wound.


After removing the tick, place it in a jar of alcohol to kill it. Ticks are NOT killed by flushing them down the toilet.


Clean the bite wound with a disinfectant. If you want to, apply a small amount of a triple antibiotic ointment.


Wash your hands thoroughly.
Please do not use your fingers to remove or dispose of the tick. We do not want you in contact with a potentially disease-carrying tick. Do NOT squash the tick with your fingers. The contents of the tick can transmit disease.

Once an embedded tick is manually removed, it is not uncommon for a welt and skin reaction to occur. A little hydrocortisone spray will help alleviate the irritation, but it may take a week or more for healing to take place. In some cases, the tick bite may permanently scar leaving a hairless area. This skin irritation is due to a reaction to tick saliva. Do not be worried about the tick head staying in; it rarely happens

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''There’s no honorable way to kill, no gentle way to destroy. There is nothing good in war, except its ending.''

If you suffocate the tick, it is more likely to transmit Lyme disease.

Well we are back without picking up any ticks but we did see some beautiful deer on our (very) early morning walk round the campsite.

It is a beautiful site, well worth a visit.

Thanks for the help everyone