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The Tick Twister not only removes the tick quickly and painlessly, it also reduces the risk of infection due to the unique way in which it removes the tick itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be surprised to learn that ticks are second only to mosquitoes for carrying disease to humans. Over recent years, there has been an increase in tick numbers in many parts of the UK and Europe, in part due to global warming and changes in farming practice. In studies, the O'Tom Tick Twister was found to be significantly better than other devices on the market today for its speed of removal, ease of grabbing the tick, force needed to extract the tick and the condition of the mouthparts after removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTicks can be found in various places across the UK and Europe, including woodlands, moorland, meadows and rural areas. 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