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This Life Hack Teaches You How to Safely Remove Ticks [VIDEO]

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Autumn is a perfect time to go camping – to enjoy the cool, crisp air and do a little hiking and fishing in the natural wonders of the Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re camping in a national park or in more uncharted territory, be aware that ticks have not yet met their demise with freezing winter temperatures. As a matter of fact, autumn months are particularly precarious for tick bites due to the high population of whitetail deer.

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Lyme disease, caused by deer tick bites, does exist in Texas – especially in the Hill Country. Visit the Texas Lyme Disease Association’s website for more information. Guard and protect yourself by taking precautionary measures as previously reported by TexasHillCountry.com, and if you do happen to get bitten, this is a simple and safe way to remove a live tick.