Daily inspection and effective tick removal is the best way to prevent the transmission of Lyme disease. The Trix system is the best I've found. This tick remover works by the lasso principle. It is very fast and therefore easy to use on children and pets, who sometimes are difficult to hold still. The length of the design makes it easy to use in ears, thick fur, and other difficult places. The remover also works very well even if fur or hair comes into the loop. The removed tick is always stuck at the tip of the remover and can be disposed of in the best way. The loop is made of a new carbon fiber which has a pull strength of more than 25 lbs. The loop is big enough to take care of most tick species in the world.