I did not just drop a pyrex baking dish on the granite counter, and it did not just explode into 10,000 pieces. That dish was a favorite, but my contortions trying to save it and its lid were 'America's Home Videos' worthy.
The solution to your problem is fairly evident and has been offered by several people. Since you don't choose to follow the advice given, I would suggest you dispose of all of the animals that you own. There is a fine line between ignorance and abuse, and you have crossed it. :rant
I once ate moldy Fig Newtons. I had done a favor for an elderly couple, and they insisted I have coffee and cookies with them. I didn't want to embarrass them and their faulty vision so I ate a couple Fig Newtons. They tasted bad, but did not hurt me.
At one time field trialers did that to keep chiggers away. They also dipped their coveralls in tick dip - that is until one of them got cancer of the penis - ostensibly from this practice - necessitating surgical removal of the organ.
Brown gravy of course.
I wish I could say I have not picked 11 ticks off of me - just exploring - none feeding, but I haven't done the full body check.
I wonder if the dog tick repellants would work on me?