If you or your pets are in the bushes, check out the BC Gov page on ticks.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/animals-and-crops/plant-health/insects-and-plant-diseases/home-garden/ticks
It has info on “our” tick, the "Western Black Legged" Tick: how to remove them and how to protect yourself.
The best method of removal is to twirl the tick until it backs out whole, then burn or totally squash it. The trick is to never squeeze the tick so that it regurgitates its stomach contents back into the bite or pull it out leaving the head and jaw parts in place to get infected.
This information has been posted before and may be posted again as needed.
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