Topband: Ticks

Dick Green WC1M wc1m73 at gmail.com
Tue Jul 16 12:33:37 EDT 2019


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 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:55 AM
To: Richard McLachlan <richard at rodsley.net>
Cc: Michael Walker <va3mw at portcredit.net>; AB2E Darrell <ab2e at hotmail.com>; topband at contesting.com; Sam Josuweit <samjos at epix.net>; FZ Bruce <k1fz at 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 at 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 at 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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