TomIre
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Google tick tubes. I made up a hundred or so out of plastic conduit and scattered them around my property. Only pulled one tick off me this year. Hate them little buggers!
Bug season and bites.
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Tick tubes....this sounds interesting.....
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Just be thankful you do not attract every biting bug known to man. My wife is allergic to them all. Even in hot weather she has to bundle up, tie her sleeves and trouser legs, use spray and somehow they still get her. She has had many trips to the Urgent Care and ER with Cellulite.
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I guess I have to build this,, it is a Super Tick Tube!!
I wonder,, if I hang it from a branch, will that keep the raccoons out??
I guess raccoons need treated too,,,
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I've been diagnosed with Lyme disease twice. I take ticks very seriously. The "tick tube" approach is good for the small lot area, but I've hundreds of acres to roam so it's not for me.
Permethrin is my go to solution, spray it on all my exterior work clothes, boots and gloves when I'm about to go into tick infested areas.
I'm also a big fan of garlic and B vitamins, but this solution seems to be dependent on individual body chemistry.
Permethrin is my go to solution, spray it on all my exterior work clothes, boots and gloves when I'm about to go into tick infested areas.
I'm also a big fan of garlic and B vitamins, but this solution seems to be dependent on individual body chemistry.
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The tick tube thing might work for me. Ill just stick them where mice congregate like the sheds and stacks of firewood.
I had a tick bite develop the tell tale bullseye a few years ago so had to go through the treatment.
Last Saturday I was using my backhoe to pull some junk from between the brush under a large tree on an overgrown 5.5 acres I recently purchased. I would reach in and drag the stuff into a pile so I could grab it with my grapple and haul to a big pile I was making getting ready to bring in a dumpster. I noticed something buzz by my head but didn't think anything of it. Next thing I know I'm being swarmed by Bald Faced Hornets aka White Faced Hornets. Since I had the riggers down, the boom and dipper stretched all the way out and the FEL down, I couldn't try to drive away. I was starting to get quite a few stings so I jumped off the tractor getting ready to run. Luckily it dawned on me to shut down the tractor knowing it would not be accessable the rest of the day. I ran about 100 yards out into a clearing knocking the stinging devils off as I went. I had hoped they would eventually give up and I'm sure some did but I still had to use my hat to keep swatting at them and knocking off the ones that were stinging. This went on for a couple of minutes but seemed like 30 minutes. Finally most left, just one or two would hit me every 30 seconds or so as I sat in some shade. After a few more minutes it was over.
I got in my truck and left. I've been attacked by bumble bees and paper wasps before so I knew I am not alergic to the venom. I just paid close attention to how I felt for the next 6 or 7 hours. It was a painful night though.
Last Saturday I was using my backhoe to pull some junk from between the brush under a large tree on an overgrown 5.5 acres I recently purchased. I would reach in and drag the stuff into a pile so I could grab it with my grapple and haul to a big pile I was making getting ready to bring in a dumpster. I noticed something buzz by my head but didn't think anything of it. Next thing I know I'm being swarmed by Bald Faced Hornets aka White Faced Hornets. Since I had the riggers down, the boom and dipper stretched all the way out and the FEL down, I couldn't try to drive away. I was starting to get quite a few stings so I jumped off the tractor getting ready to run. Luckily it dawned on me to shut down the tractor knowing it would not be accessable the rest of the day. I ran about 100 yards out into a clearing knocking the stinging devils off as I went. I had hoped they would eventually give up and I'm sure some did but I still had to use my hat to keep swatting at them and knocking off the ones that were stinging. This went on for a couple of minutes but seemed like 30 minutes. Finally most left, just one or two would hit me every 30 seconds or so as I sat in some shade. After a few more minutes it was over.
I got in my truck and left. I've been attacked by bumble bees and paper wasps before so I knew I am not alergic to the venom. I just paid close attention to how I felt for the next 6 or 7 hours. It was a painful night though.
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Yep, them bald faced bas**rds are nasty ones to spar with.
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A severe bee-sting allergy can develop at any time. Repeated exposures make it more likely. The next time you're stung could be it. Happened to my brother. Had gotten stung a few times over the years with no effects; then boom, one sting and he couldn't breathe.
With that many bees/wasps around, you might think about asking your doc to prescribe an Epi-pen for you to keep around the house.
Bee safe!
Epipens are pricey, have a short expiration date and require special care, i.e., not too hot or cold, so you can't just store it in the glove compartment or on your tractor. Benadryl is a non prescription, less effective alternative, especially if you haven't shown signs of allergies.A severe bee-sting allergy can develop at any time. Repeated exposures make it more likely. The next time you're stung could be it. Happened to my brother. Had gotten stung a few times over the years with no effects; then boom, one sting and he couldn't breathe.
With that many bees/wasps around, you might think about asking your doc to prescribe an Epi-pen for you to keep around the house.
Bee safe!
If someone you are with has an allergic reaction and you allow them to use your pen you can be held responsible.
