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Removal · field guidance

Removing a larval seed-tick cluster

Six-legged larvae often attach in dense clusters; sticky tape lifts dozens at once before you finish individuals with tweezers.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Do not panic — larvae rarely carry pathogens, but the cluster is itchy and easy to miss one.
  2. 02
    Press a strip of wide packing or lint-roller tape firmly onto the cluster, then peel it off; most larvae come with the tape.
  3. 03
    Repeat with fresh tape until no moving specks remain.
  4. 04
    Use fine-tip tweezers to remove any stragglers one by one at skin level.
  5. 05
    Wash the area with soap and warm water, then apply an antiseptic.
  6. 06
    Tumble-dry exposed clothing on high heat for 10 minutes to kill larvae you carried inside.

Wild facts

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