The TickTake tick removal spoon is an effective tool for removing ticks from both humans and pets. Place the spoon’s notch on the skin near the tick. It can be used from any direction (the front, back, or side of the tick). Apply slight downward pressure on the skin and slide the spoon forward so the notch is framing the tick. Continue sliding the spoon forward to detach the tick (do not pry, lever, or lift up). Once the tick has detached, examine the bite site to make sure the mouthparts were completely removed. The tick can now be disposed of or saved for identification or testing.