
This flat US-made tool uses a tapered teardrop slot: place it flat over the tick, slide forward until the tick reaches the narrow end, then pull slightly upward and away. REI lists anodized aluminum, 5 x 2 x 0.1-inch dimensions, and 0.3-ounce weight. Its hole supports a keychain, collar, backpack, or first-aid attachment, but public reviews specifically report mixed results with very small nymphs.