Tick Season is started

[SammyClaws]

We spent a bit of time hiking in the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit on Saturday. Ms. SammyClaws had one tick on her, I had two and the geo dogs attracted about 12 apiece.

For some reason Team Deejay managed to avoid them or did they avoid him?

[hogrod]

Had one tick on me after hiking in governor Dodge State Park this weekend.

[Lostby7]

Let me also add that the lymes tests are not cheap…or in my case covered by my insurance 👿

Be careful out there.

[Decrepit]

YUCK!

[Decrepit]

YUCK!

[-cheeto-]

That’s a double YUCK 🙂

[GetMeOutdoors]

Deet, use deet. Worked for me last year. They don’t like it. If you do get one on you and it burrowing, rub deet on it’s hind end… they breath through that. After a few mintues, the deet will weaken them and you can pull it out if it’s not to far, more than a couple day’s worth. Personal experience.

They Lymes tests are useless unless you can already see the red ring starting to appear around the bite mark, and that’s not a sure sign of the disease, only that there is an infection.

And that most important of rituals, the “best friend” test, after coming off the field, can eliminate any trip to the expensive doctor. Time for inspection – present arms (and legs, and other nooks and cranny type places). Since they like the back so much, be sure to get a check there.

They say that ticks dislike bright clothing. I think that’s hogwash, the only difference is that you can SEE them on bright clothing, so it’s still a good idea.

So for whatever it’s worth, that’s my amature 2 cents. Bring on the ticks 🙂

[Trekkin and Birdin]

Deet did not help Trekkin’. He is a three time survivor of Lyme, and is hoping to end it there. I have seen a book on alternative approaches, and wonder if it has anything to say as to why some people attract them.
This last bout last summer about killed him.

Not fun. If he gets it again, I’d say our caching days will be over for good.

[ArcherDragoon]

@Trekkin’ and Birdin’ wrote:

Deet did not help Trekkin’. He is a three time survivor of Lyme, and is hoping to end it there. I have seen a book on alternative approaches, and wonder if it has anything to say as to why some people attract them.
This last bout last summer about killed him.

Not fun. If he gets it again, I’d say our caching days will be over for good.

I have seen very few ticks in parking lots 😉

[hogrod]

Anyone try a Permethrin based repellent? from what I heard if a tick crawls on your treated clothes it dies within a few seconds. your clothes with remain treated for up to 6 washes or weeks.

They make smaller bottles, but even the big one at REI seems responsibly priced defense against these things.
http://www.rei.com/product/768970

This is a pesticide so it will kill any bugs it comes in contact with, and it can also be harmful to some small animals. From what I’ve read though it’s actually safer than deet for humans, since you are applying to your clothes not your skin. http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/permethrin_fs.htm

[Trekkin and Birdin]

That’s going to be his preferred line of defense this summer. Figures we’ve already had kids, so any genetic damage is moot, and he doesn’t want to get it again.

Archer……you know that’s just not our style! 😉 Well, unless it involves being hoisted about 15 feet above the lot level to be retrieved!

[AstroDon]

@hogrod wrote:

Anyone try a Permethrin based repellent? from what I heard if a tick crawls on your treated clothes it dies within a few seconds. your clothes with remain treated for up to 6 washes or weeks.

They make smaller bottles, but even the big one at REI seems responsibly priced defense against these things.
http://www.rei.com/product/768970

This is a pesticide so it will kill any bugs it comes in contact with, and it can also be harmful to some small animals. From what I’ve read though it’s actually safer than deet for humans, since you are applying to your clothes not your skin. http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/REDs/factsheets/permethrin_fs.htm

We’ve used it on our clothes. It works well. Just make sure to apply it in a well venilated area (like outside on a non-windy day) and you can’t treat and wear right away either. You have to leave the clothes sit for a few hours.

[Scrappy Scout]

I also found if you use Garlic pills that helps keep ticks and mosquitos away. but if you sweet alot you will smell like garlic. but it works for me.

[Team B Squared]

@hogrod wrote:

Anyone try a Permethrin based repellent? from what I heard if a tick crawls on your treated clothes it dies within a few seconds. your clothes with remain treated for up to 6 washes or weeks.

I have had good luck with Permethrin repellent on my pants and boots with normal Deep Woods Off for my skin and upper body (mosquitos). I very rarely pick up ticks using this method, and they can get quite bad up here in my neck of the woods. I would definitely recommend trying Permethrin repellent on your clothes if you are worried about picking up ticks.

[furfool]

@Team Outdoorsman wrote:

I also found if you use Garlic pills that helps keep ticks and mosquitos away. but if you sweet alot you will smell like garlic. but it works for me.

That will also keep the vampires away too. Not to mention one’s wife or girlfriend 🙂

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