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Re: Topband: Ticks

To: Carl Lump <cjlump@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks
From: Richard McLachlan <richard@rodsley.net>
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:43:19 +0100
List-post: <mailto:topband@contesting.com>
Right. Now back to getting my FCP built!

Regards

Richard G3OQT

> On 16 Jul 2019, at 20:22, Carl Lump <cjlump@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> As Tony said, not always a bulls-eye - I had Lyme in the summer of 2015 and 
> happily a month-long course of antibiotics took care of it but it was really 
> miserable until then. 
> Never had a bulls-eye.   We use Permethrin (no ill effects on our cat as Gary 
> has also mentioned) on tick tube cotton balls (google it) and also have the 
> spray for clothing - think I got that at Cabela's.  
> 
> BTW Bruce, your BOG xfmr worked fine!
> 
> Carl, K2CJ 
> 
>> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 3:01 PM tony.kaz--- via Topband 
>> <topband@contesting.com> wrote:
>> From experience, you don't always get a bulls-eye.
>> N2TK, Tony
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Topband <topband-bounces@contesting.com> On Behalf Of Richard McLachlan
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:21 AM
>> To: Michael Walker <va3mw@portcredit.net>
>> Cc: AB2E Darrell <ab2e@hotmail.com>; topband@contesting.com; Sam Josuweit 
>> <samjos@epix.net>; FZ Bruce <k1fz@twc.com>
>> Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks
>> 
>> 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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