Tick information.
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@LikeItOrLumpIt
"They climb grass and wait for you."When you put it that way, it sounds way worse.
@Rhodium103
Menacing!
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@LikeItOrLumpIt
So the one I felt fall on me from above didn't fall on me from above and was a coincidence?
I hate ticks.Me too. I'm wondering if they can latch onto birds.
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@LikeItOrLumpIt @Nerde
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@LikeItOrLumpIt The bane of my existence.
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@LikeItOrLumpIt i hate ticks so much
@Kierkegaanks @LikeItOrLumpIt But they looooove you. And their love is not a healthy kind of love.
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@LikeItOrLumpIt I forget the exact numbers from the early study, but it was found that permethrin on the shoes alone reduced ticks by something like 80 or 90%.
When I was about 8 years old I got my first tick, which was in the location (base of skull) shown where the fingertips are in the "check after every outing" image. To this day, 50 years later, any time I wonder about ticks my hand automatically goes to that spot!
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We never had ticks in this part of the country growing up. Blackflies, horseflies, mosquitos aplenty, but no ticks.
Well the little fuckers are here now.
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We never had ticks in this part of the country growing up. Blackflies, horseflies, mosquitos aplenty, but no ticks.
Well the little fuckers are here now.
@Sir_Osis_of_Liver
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@LikeItOrLumpIt
Such good information here! Thanks, Annie, for sharing this. I hope you have a great holiday weekend
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Me too. I'm wondering if they can latch onto birds.
maybe someone flicked one from their arm . . . you never know where they're gonna land . . .
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maybe someone flicked one from their arm . . . you never know where they're gonna land . . .
@cgsines
No one was near me. Just me with my dog walking.
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@LikeItOrLumpIt @corbden this appears to be ai slop
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@Sir_Osis_of_Liver
Sorry they made their way up there.It kind of sucks. But I'm sharing that info sheet with people, so thanks Annie!
The first summer we were out west, one evening Mrs was in the bathroom getting ready to take a bath. All of a sudden she ran out naked shrieking: "COME HERE QUICK!"
"AWESOME!"
"NO YOU IDIOT! WHAT IS THIS AND GET IT OFF OF ME!"It was the first time she'd seen a tick, and it was on her thigh. It hadn't really embedded yet, so it came off easily. Catastrophe averted.
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It kind of sucks. But I'm sharing that info sheet with people, so thanks Annie!
The first summer we were out west, one evening Mrs was in the bathroom getting ready to take a bath. All of a sudden she ran out naked shrieking: "COME HERE QUICK!"
"AWESOME!"
"NO YOU IDIOT! WHAT IS THIS AND GET IT OFF OF ME!"It was the first time she'd seen a tick, and it was on her thigh. It hadn't really embedded yet, so it came off easily. Catastrophe averted.
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@amiserabilist @Sir_Osis_of_Liver
My friend Vicki's Husband contracted Lyme Disease last summer and he's having ill effects from it.
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@amiserabilist @Sir_Osis_of_Liver
My friend Vicki's Husband contracted Lyme Disease last summer and he's having ill effects from it.
@LikeItOrLumpIt @amiserabilist
Mum's care worker had one on her eyelid of all places.
Her eye was puffy, but is better now. Hopefully she didn't end up with anything.
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While that could generally be correct, I have felt them land on top of my head and brushed them off. That was an awful tall piece of grass. If they can climb grass, they can climb bark. -
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@LikeItOrLumpIt I have a nervous tic
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@amiserabilist @Sir_Osis_of_Liver
My friend Vicki's Husband contracted Lyme Disease last summer and he's having ill effects from it.
@LikeItOrLumpIt @Sir_Osis_of_Liver
i am interested in microbiology, but don't want to bore you.
type #BugFacts if you would like to know more.
you can cancel at anytime.
i hope vicki's husband has a full recovery.
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@LikeItOrLumpIt @Sir_Osis_of_Liver
i am interested in microbiology, but don't want to bore you.
type #BugFacts if you would like to know more.
you can cancel at anytime.
i hope vicki's husband has a full recovery.
@LikeItOrLumpIt @Sir_Osis_of_Liver
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria similar to syphilis
the reservoir is small mammals and birds.
Ticks transmits it to us.
They are crawlers @1cm/min
they like dark warm places
armpits, groin, hairline, scalp, and behind the knees.
It takes 24 hours to infect.
it may just look like a poppy seed.
70% get rash
10% nerve disease
<10% heart disease
it is the bodies reaction causing the damage.
Earlier treatment improves outcome.
So:
1. Dress for Protection
Cover up: Wear long-sleeved shirts and long trousers.
Tuck in: Tuck your trousers into your socks and your shirt into your trousers.
Be visible: Choose light-colored fabrics so you can spot crawling ticks easily.
2. Apply Repellent
Skin: Use an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. You can use the EPA Repellent Finder to select the best product for you.
Gear: Treat your clothing and footwear with 0.5% permethrin for longer-lasting protection.
3. Be Tick-Aware Outdoors
Stay on the trail: Walk in the center of cleared paths and avoid tall grass, brush, and leaf litter where ticks thrive.
Keep your garden clear: Maintain short grass and clear brush around your home.
4. Check & Shower
Do a body scan: Check yourself, your children, and your pets daily for ticks. Pay close attention to hidden areas like the armpits, groin, behind the knees, and scalp.
Shower: Bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors to wash away unattached ticks.
Tumble dry: Put dry outdoor clothes in a dryer on a high heat for 15 minutes to kill any lingering ticks.
5. Remove Ticks Properly
If you find an attached tick, remove it immediately:Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.
Pull straight up with steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting the tick or using petroleum jelly.
Clean the bite area and your hands thoroughly with rubbing alcohol or soap and water.
