Quote Originally Posted by Adnan Khan View Post
Just read back some of the posts. Its so scary. I got ticks on 2 occasions. Once in Scotland and once in Lakes. The weird thing was they managed to get so close to my groin. I don't know how they got through the shorts though :-O. I think I'll invest in Smidge. Is that the best with least harmful effects out there ? I saw a natural repellent on facebook recently, mix 1/3 vinegar to 2/3 of water and add some plant based oil for the scent and apply it on the skin should work as a deterent. Does this sound any good? What's the best tick removal tool? I tried tweezers before but wasn't successful.
I've heard of lots of home recipes, Vinegar Garlic etc...all unproven so take with a pinch of salt?

I use one of these and they are in most of the group first aid kits I use for DofE

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/16088...f14=108&ff19=0

http://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/dogs...AqgaArWE8P8HAQ

2 links in case one doesn't work.

I once got bit by one and didn't have a tool but I had a sewing kit. in true Bear Grylls style I improvised and pushed a loop of cotton through the eye of a needle and threaded it over the tick until it was close to my skin and gently pulled the loop back until it lassoed the tick and I was able to gently pull it off. Not recommended but I was miles from any where at the time.