TikTok’s Tick-Removal Tricks To Skip — And How To Avoid ‘Mouthparts Left Behind In The Skin’

Tick these TikTok tricks off your list.

With the rise in disease-harboring ticks across the country also comes an uptick in viral hacks to remove the nasty suckers.

But don’t believe everything you see online — some methods may leave you with more than an itch to escape the city this summer.

Continue reading to learn more about removing ticks, written by Rachel Sacks.

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July 6, 2026

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TikTok’s Tick-Removal Tricks To Skip — And How To Avoid ‘Mouthparts Left Behind In The Skin’

Tick these TikTok tricks off your list.

With the rise in disease-harboring ticks across the country also comes an uptick in viral hacks to remove the nasty suckers.

But don’t believe everything you see online — some methods may leave you with more than an itch to escape the city this summer.

Continue reading to learn more about removing ticks, written by Rachel Sacks.

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July 3, 2026

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TikTok’s Tick-Removal Tricks To Skip — And How To Avoid ‘Mouthparts Left Behind In The Skin’

Tick these TikTok tricks off your list.

With the rise in disease-harboring ticks across the country also comes an uptick in viral hacks to remove the nasty suckers.

But don’t believe everything you see online — some methods may leave you with more than an itch to escape the city this summer.

Continue reading to learn more about removing ticks, written by Rachel Sacks.

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Media Mentions

Campfire conversations with our community, from Squad MembersSquad Members and Ambassadors to Brand Partners and the Sawyer team.

We build products withindustry-leadingstandards and technology, designed to keep you outdoors for longer. Explore what others are saying about Sawyer.

News fromSawyer HQin Tampa Bay, FL, including product resources, updates in technology, and recent brand developments.

NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

Trail tips and packing list guides for backcountry travel, gear choices.Trail guidesfor hiking, biking, thru-hiking and more.

Read aboutproduct reviewsfrom various media outlets, customers, community members, and outdoor gear websites.