Best Tick Removal Tool

July 31, 2026 0 comments

*Sigh* We’ve all been there. We’re having a great time outdoors, and suddenly we feel that itch. We go to scratch it, in hopes that it’s a loose hair or anything else. But then, we realize the inevitable…We have the forest's most hated pest on us…A tick.

“Tick” = A small arachnid, which carries all sorts of diseases, bacteria, and viruses; and feeds on its host's blood for its own survival.

It is no secret that ticks can range from being a life-altering or deadly pest to encounter in the outdoors. Conditions like Lyme disease and more recently, “Alpha Gal Syndrome” are things that we do not want to mess around with. So, we need to take the necessary precautions for removing ticks as soon as we see them.

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*This article is NOT medical advice.

For the sake of today’s article, I’m going to focus on gear for tick removal and prevention, rather than the medical side of things. How does that saying go: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure”? We’re going with that today!

#1 - Tick Removal Micro Tool:

Tweezers are not a bad thing to have on hand for tick removal and other various first aid applications. However, a proper Tick Removal Tool is a must-have for anyone who recreates or spends any amount of time in the outdoors.

As small as a paperclip:
This lightweight tick removal tool can be clipped onto your jacket’s zipper, a keyring, or tossed into a small pouch. (I keep the Tick Removal Micro Tool in my wallet every single day)
Two ways to use it:
Ticks are pesky and hard to remove at times. That’s why we’ve included an open and closed face puller on this tool. Find which one works best for your needs.
Durable for long-term use:
Our USA-made Tick Removal Tool is made of surgical-grade stainless steel so you can use it for years to come.

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Ways to prevent tick bites

While it is great to have an effective and safe way of removing ticks, it is even better to prevent them from latching on to you. So, here are a few quick things I would recommend:

Sawyer Permethrin:
Treat your clothing and bags with Permethrin. I started doing this years ago, and the proof is in the field reports I’ve gathered. I can visit the exact same locations WITH permethrin-treated clothing/gear and bring back zero ticks. However, I can visit that same location WITHOUT permethrin-treated clothing and gear and bring back multiple ticks. Do yourself a favor and invest into this product.
Sawyer Picaridin:
No, this article is not sponsored by Sawyer. Their products just work. And if Sawyer Permethrin was step 1 on our war against ticks, then Sawyer Picaridin is step 2. This is much like your “bug spray”. However, it is DEET-free and much safer to use. I highly recommend this combo if you want to remain tick-free on your outdoor adventures.
Careful where you walk, sit, and lie:
I’ve found that ticks are abundant (in my area of the United States) around pine trees, tall grass, and leaf litter. This is the majority of our woodland areas. So, whenever I plan to be in these areas, I make sure I have all of the things that I’ve mentioned above in use. With that being said, ensure that you know the areas where ticks reside in your region and be prepared against them.