Watch out for ticks.

[dieselrealtor]

Just got back from a range trip, felt an extra mole on the side of my head that wasn't a mole.

Seems kind of early for ticks, we just had a frost a couple of days ago.

 

[Nazgul]

I have arthritis and the meds for it reduce your immune systems ability. So I am very conscious about ticks while on the farm. Does seem early.

Thanks for the warning.

Don

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Ticks 2024

Just came home from my Mother's house who has 4 acres of pines. 5 ticks found on the beagles after 15 minutes. Last years total was 240.

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[shibumiseeker]

Any time it’s above freezing you can get ticks out and about.

Since I live in the deep woods and spend a lot of my time in the woods elsewhere, I pretty much live in Insect Shield permethrin bonded clothes from Spring to late Fall. Other clothes get periodically treated with permethrin and the livestock gets it as well. It’s greatly reduced the number I find on me. I also let the chickens out during the day and they help around the house.

Oh, btw, every year is the worst tick year ever according to someone.

 

[tomcat13]

I plan on having the Mrs Ck me for Ticks-Regularly (even when I haven't been in the Woods)!
And Yes-I'll Ck her Thoroughly as well.

 

[INP8riot]

Wondercide...Permethrin alternative

https://www.wondercide.com/products/natural-flea-tick-mosquito-control-for-dogs-evolv I just wanted to pass this along to you guys. I have no affiliation with Wondercide and gain nothing from this. My wife and I try to be as healthy as we can and the thought of putting permethrin clothes in...

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[Dog1]

I hate ticks... couple of years ago I was getting very tired and lethargic went to the doctor and found out I had Lyme disease.

A friend of mine ended up getting bitten by that tick that gives you the allergy to red meat. That was 4 years ago and he still has the allergy

 

[tcecil88]

My daughter was down at our property in Perry County last weekend and picked up a tick on her upper chest area, if you get my meaning. Fortunately, I did not have to get involved.....

 

[Hkindiana]

I pulled one off of my leg last night that was the strongest attached tick I have ever had

 

[Dog1]

I pulled one off of my leg last night that was the strongest attached tick I have ever had

 

[ed1838]

Friday was out in woods with a few friends. I found 3 on myself after returning home. So messaged them, strange that they also found 3 on them. There was 5 of us now 15 less ticks in that woods.

 

[dieselrealtor]

Last summer wasn't bad at all, at least for us. I was outdoors a lot, cutting trees, clearing brush, range time, etc. I think we only saw 2 or 3 total all season.

 

[JTKelly]

I hate ticks... couple of years ago I was getting very tired and lethargic went to the doctor and found out I had Lyme disease.

A friend of mine ended up getting bitten by that tick that gives you the allergy to red meat. That was 4 years ago and he still has the allergy

There is no one "that tick" that gives it to you. It is just how ever MANY ticks it takes for your system to hit its own max # of tick bites to trigger the allergy. Yours may be ONE, the next guy it may be a thousand or it might be 50.

Use permethrin on your boots, pants, shirt, hat. Less ticks, less chance of getting your "one tick" to trigger it.

 

[shibumiseeker]

There is no one "that tick" that gives it to you. It is just how ever MANY ticks it takes for your system to hit its own max # of tick bites to trigger the allergy. Yours may be ONE, the next guy it may be a thousand or it might be 50.

Use permethrin on your boots, pants, shirt, hat. Less ticks, less chance of getting your "one tick" to trigger it.

I think he may have meant the species of tick (lone star) that creates the alpha-gal allergy, not a particular number of them.

 

[indyblue]

I found this one on my girlfriends cats neck last weekend. It was stuck on there good too. Tried everything to get it to release, such as a hot match head but nothing worked. Ended up using a pair of tweezers to pull it off. Treated the area with alcohol and some triple antibiotic. She seems fine a week later, no apparent infection. Don’t know where the head went, but it didn’t appear to be in the wound.

 

[Leadeye]

I get the occasional tick bite, but permethrin and a lifetime of work in the industrial chemical business I think has made me unappetizing for anything except desperate ticks.

 

[flyingsquirrel]

I found this one on my girlfriends cats neck last weekend. It was stuck on there good too. Tried everything to get it to release, such as a hot match head but nothing worked. Ended up using a pair of tweezers to pull it off. Treated the area with alcohol and some triple antibiotic. She seems fine a week later, no apparent infection. Don’t know where the head went, but it didn’t appear to be in the wound.
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I believe someone on here suggested putting peppermint oil on them to get them to release. I haven't had to try it yet but am prepared.

 

[JTKelly]

Alpha-gal syndrome - Symptoms and causes

www.mayoclinic.org

 

[JTKelly]

I believe someone on here suggested putting peppermint oil on them to get them to release. I haven't had to try it yet but am prepared.

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health.usnews.com

I prefer tweezers but I've used both of the other here as well.

I've never tried peppermint oil.

I suggest you get more than one method ready and do not bother the tick until you are PREPARED to grab it and remove it quickly lest you cause it to regurgitate in to your skin and you'll have a giant itchy sore spot for a freaking month after.

Be prepared. When you act, act quickly and decisively. I don't suggest you aggravate it first with oil, matches or nail polish.

 

[Mij]