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Post by trinity on Apr 9, 2017 14:37:30 GMT -8
Yeah, this is the problem when you eradicate or severely reduce the predators - bears, cougars, wolves, etc. Exactly. There is no calculating the ecological impact of having eliminated most or all of the apex predators that once inhabited North America.
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Post by autumnmist on Apr 9, 2017 18:52:30 GMT -8
We live in an advanced nation, abundant technology of high complexity, massive military might, yet little bugs can bring us to our knees. It's sobering, and more than a bit frightening.
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Post by rustyshackleford on Apr 10, 2017 8:18:08 GMT -8
Worry wart that I am, I woke up this morning planning ways to protect myself just in my yard. I was wondering though, other than legs and arms, where have others been bitten? I'm not trying to be personal or pry, just wondering which areas of the body need the most protection. I would assume that feet and legs are the most vulnerable but arms as since they're often bare. What about faces and necks? Has anyone been bitten there?
late last summer I woke up in bed itching my man parts. had to have my wife check where I couldn't see as I felt a little bump. She then pulled a tick off the kiwis. I've had them in my belly button - they can get you anywhere
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Post by autumnmist on Apr 10, 2017 13:57:44 GMT -8
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Post by leafwalker on Apr 10, 2017 16:54:50 GMT -8
Worry wart that I am, I woke up this morning planning ways to protect myself just in my yard. I was wondering though, other than legs and arms, where have others been bitten? I'm not trying to be personal or pry, just wondering which areas of the body need the most protection. I would assume that feet and legs are the most vulnerable but arms as since they're often bare. What about faces and necks? Has anyone been bitten there? Ticks bites and where. For me, many places. Head, upper leg, the jewels (twice over the years), between toes, back, stomach, back of the knee. Lucky so far with no seriuos problems. We are careful doing all the DEET, checks, clothing changes, pants tucked in kind of avoiding areas, etc. But, we re out a lot hiking and still get a few attatched every year and many more on us, but picked off. If found on us when we get home we put em on tape and roll the tape up for disposal. If one was attatched we sterilize the area and put the tick in tape, label the tape where and when it was on us, put it in a lidded jar (unforttunately with others), and keep it around for several months. No, since you asked, we don't keep the jar on mantle so to speak.
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Post by Coolkat on Jun 13, 2018 4:31:34 GMT -8
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Post by cweston on Jun 13, 2018 4:59:32 GMT -8
It’s been a terrible tick spring here (Kansas), even though we did NOT have a mild winter. It’s our first spring living in the country, and that’s been a big adjustment. I know to spray myself before taking a hike in the woods, but one can’t/doesn’t always do that just being around the yard.
They definitely do travel over your body: I’ve pulled a couple out of armpits, and some out of other warm furry places.
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Post by Tony M on Jun 15, 2018 9:03:52 GMT -8
The labeling on permithryn says it protects your clothes for up to 6 washings. So I retreat after 5. I’m also very liberal with deet on my skin. But using deet worries me as well.
Haven’t found a tick on me yet though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 9:48:25 GMT -8
Haven’t found a tick on me yet though. I pulled one off me this week....first one I've had in a long time. I must have gotten this one in the yard or pasture....
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