Thread: TICKS

Whew! We have a ways to go here before we get to those rotten critters. I sometimes feel like a magnet when I pick them up. Sometimes I even see them crawling up my waders when I’m in the water. A few friends have gotten Lyme disease, and that is nothing to take lightly.
Bob

UGH!

Stay ever vigilant, nasty little critters for sure.

Thanks for the reminder. I made myself a reminder on my phone to spray my turkey hunting clothes with Permethrin before I head to Florida for a hunt in three weeks.

[QUOTE=BobC;4112308]Whew! We have a ways to go here before we get to those rotten critters.

Bob,
Its all about temperatures. I run beagles year round in Pa. It is not unusual to have deer ticks out in February when you get a warm day. It is a year round problem these days.

[QUOTE=moonrunner;4112396]

Originally Posted by BobC

Whew! We have a ways to go here before we get to those rotten critters.

Bob,
Its all about temperatures. I run beagles year round in Pa. It is not unusual to have deer ticks out in February when you get a warm day. It is a year round problem these days.

Ugh is right . Didn’t know that, but if deer are a big carrier that makes sense. I always check my clothes when I walk in the park, and try not to brush up against branches, trees, etc when around the stream.
Bob

Pre-treat your clothing with Permethrin and you'll be good to go. The effectiveness will last for a couple of machine washings. Don't forget your socks too. I also use DEET on my exposed skin.

Originally Posted by Crestliner08

Pre-treat your clothing with Permethrin and you'll be good to go. The effectiveness will last for a couple of machine washings. Don't forget your socks too. I also use DEET on my exposed skin.

^ that’s what they claim but I still put a fresh mist from the knees down every time I hit the woods.


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