Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Tick Removal Guide
A tick removal guide with ordered steps for farm workers to check for ticks, remove them safely, and watch for illness after outdoor work in brush and pasture.
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The steps on this page
- Check clothes and skin after work
- Use fine-tipped tweezers
- Grasp close to the skin
- Pull straight up steadily
- Clean the bite and hands
- Save the tick if told to
- Note the date of the bite
- Watch for rash or fever
- Call a doctor with symptoms
How to use this guide
Follow the steps in order and write down any changes you make. Where your equipment or product has instructions, those come first.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with CDC and eXtension.
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