Topband: Ticks

Dick Green WC1M wc1m73 at gmail.com
Wed Jul 17 12:18:02 EDT 2019


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73, Dick WC1M

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From: Carl <km1h at jeremy.qozzy.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:45 PM
To: Dick Green WC1M <wc1m73 at gmail.com>; 'Sean Waite' <waisean at gmail.com>; 'Richard McLachlan' <richard at rodsley.net>
Cc: 'Michael Walker' <va3mw at portcredit.net>; topband at contesting.com; 'Sam Josuweit' <samjos at epix.net>; 'AB2E Darrell' <ab2e at hotmail.com>; 'FZ Bruce' <k1fz at twc.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks

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.)

What are the symptoms of that?

Ive been spraying Permethrin for about 15 years all along the paths I use plus around the berry area where Im often on my knees.

Lyme is common here in Pelham, a few friends got it and one from his goats. 
Our cat died almost 2 years ago come September but the vet claimed it was likely cancer.
He was a very lively 18 and a real outdoor cat but seldom traveled anywhere near my spraying area but he was murder on mice and Chipmunks.close to the house.

Carl
Carl
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From: "Dick Green WC1M" <wc1m73 at gmail.com>
To: "'Sean Waite'" <waisean at gmail.com>; "'Richard McLachlan'" 
<richard at rodsley.net>
Cc: "'Michael Walker'" <va3mw at portcredit.net>; <topband at contesting.com>; "'Sam Josuweit'" <samjos at epix.net>; "'AB2E Darrell'" <ab2e at hotmail.com>; "'FZ Bruce'" <k1fz at twc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:33 PM
Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks


> 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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