I compared this product with other tick removers and chose this one as it is simple and cheap, but effective. We have deer ticks my dogs often get, despite my best efforts to keep them off with other stuff, so this purchase was a must. There is a small wedge groove at the bottom of the bowl and it seems to fit perfectly between the tick's suction and body parts. Removal of an adult slightly engorged was not a problem. It didn't pull off skin with it but it left no part of the tick in there either. The tick can then put directly disposed of as it fits neatly in the bowl. Genius design.