Things to know before. you go for a test. Do not perform maintenance work or. make repairs before your first test. If you drive a 1996 or newer vehicle, do not. disconnect the battery before testing. If your. vehicle has recently had a dead battery, drive.
A tick bites a host animal, then burrows its head under the skin. While the bite isn't painful and can go relatively unnoticed by the host organism, the tick can contain harmful bacteria that can cause subsequent maladies. Proper removal of the tick is key in preventing the release of this bacteria.
Ticks are considered to be a pest because some species bite people and feed on blood. They can also feed on dogs, other pets and livestock. These ticks cut a small hole in the skin and insert their mouthparts into the opening, thus attaching themselves to their host. Some ticks will even secrete a substance to further cement the mouthparts to the skin.