Note that Permethrin is deadly fatal to cats. I didn't know that until I read
the label on the bottle, after which I threw it away (we're very fond of our
cat.)
I wear knee-length gators, long pants, a long sleeve shirt and a hat when
working outside, and always strip down and check my body for ticks when I go
inside. Important to carefully check in your hair, as they like to crawl up
there and hide.
I try to do most of my antenna work in the fall when it isn't so hot, but near
as I can tell, ticks are present from when the snow melts to when it falls
again.
I live in an area prone to Lyme disease, but we've never seen a deer tick here,
only dog (wood) ticks. But that doesn't mean they aren't here. We have deer and
mice on the property every day.
73, Dick WC1M
-----Original Message-----
From: Sean Waite <waisean@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:55 AM
To: Richard McLachlan <richard@rodsley.net>
Cc: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>; AB2E Darrell <ab2e@hotmail.com>;
topband@contesting.com; Sam Josuweit <samjos@epix.net>; FZ Bruce <k1fz@twc.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks
Note that the "bullseye" rashes don't always appear with lyme.
If I know I'm going to be spending some time in tick areas, I break out the
chemicals. Permethrin is great for this. Apply to clothes, it'll survive a few
washes. Wear long pants, tuck those pants into your socks. A DEET based spray
can be applied to your skin as well for double help. I used this method while
bushwacking down a trail covered in deer and moose scat at the height of tick
season in New Hampshire and got away with zero ticks on me, so I guess it works
to some degree.
Having had Lyme Disease in the past, I'd heartily recommend avoiding it.
Not fun.
73,
Sean WA1TE
On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 11:46 AM Richard McLachlan <richard@rodsley.net>
wrote:
> My wife caught Lyme Disease from a deer in Scotland. The main thing to
> watch out for is a large red circle about 3 inches across like a
> bullseye round the bite site.
>
> Regards
>
> Richard
>
> > On 16 Jul 2019, at 16:16, 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
>
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