This is generally good advice. However, those just-hatched "seed" ticks do
not wash off in the shower. (Don't ask me how I know that. :-) And usually,
you find dozens of those little buggers crawling all over you at once.
There are tick removing tools, such as the The Tick Key. That one needs to
be carefully squeezed in a vise to narrow the slot near the tip, or its
useless for removing the smaller ticks. It's my favorite, though.
73, Mike
www.w0btu.com
On Tue, Jul 16, 2019, 10:16 AM Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net> wrote:
> For Ticks
>
> Make sure you are well covered with normal cloths. It is something to be
> concerned about, but not stressed about.
>
> When you get done, have someone inspect your entire body to see if any
> Ticks are hanging on. The initial bite isn't the bad part, it is the fact
> they can hang on for 2-3 days getting their blood meal. Do NOT crush the
> Tick if you are bit. Just easily remove it.
>
> The Off! people also make a Tick repellent.
>
> This is from our Provincial Health page.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
> How to avoid getting a tick bite
>
> You might be at risk if you live, work in, or visit a wooded area, or an
> area with tall grasses and bushes (including city gardens and parks).
>
> You may also be at risk if you are involved in outdoor activities such as
> hiking, camping and gardening.
>
> You may be bitten by a tick and not even know it.
>
> Here’s what you can do to avoid getting a tick bite.
> Cover up
>
> Wear:
>
> - light-coloured clothing, so it’s easier to see ticks
> - closed-toed shoes
> - long-sleeved shirts
> - long pants, tucked into your socks
>
> Use insect repellent
>
> Use an insect repellent, or bug spray, that says “DEET” or “icaridin” on
> it. Put it on your clothes and exposed skin. Always read the label for
> directions on how to use it.
> Put clothes in the dryer
>
> Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes in a
> dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them.
> Check yourself and your children
>
> After being outdoors, check for ticks on yourself and your children. Look:
>
> - behind your knees
> - on your head
> - in your belly button
> - in your groin area
> - in your underarm area
> - on the back of your body – use a mirror, or ask someone to check for
> you
>
> It’s a good idea to have a shower as soon as you can to wash off any ticks.
> How to remove a tick
>
> Removing a tick is the same for humans and animals. It’s important you do
> not crush or damage the tick because it could cause Lyme bacteria to pass
> from the tick into your bloodstream.
>
> 1. Use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to your skin as
> possible.
> - Do not use a lit match or cigarette, nail polish or nail polish
> remover, petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline), liquid soap or kerosene to
> remove the tick.
> 2. Pull the tick straight out, gently but firmly.
> - Do not jerk or twist the tweezers while pulling the tick out.
> - Do not squeeze the tick – you might crush it.
>
>
>
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