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Post by greig on Mar 29, 2019 23:05:59 GMT -5
Ticks were a problem on our dogs at certain times of the year in Jacksonville, Fl. when we lived in the country. We removed ticks by using toothpaste rubbed on the tick and surrounding area. In a day or so the tick was gone. I suspect that pumice in the toothpaste somehow interrupted the feeding cycle. Good to know. I won't have rubbing alcohol when camping. Thanks
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Post by greig on Mar 29, 2019 23:22:58 GMT -5
I use the item that cannot be mentioned, mixed with equal parts water and vinegar. Works great for people and animals. Make an herbal neck scarf filled with dried rosemary, lemon grass, marigold, lemon thyme and catnip. Mix it with flax seed. Smaller versions can be made for ankles/wrists. If they become wet, it is not a problem. Both of the above work well for: Ticks, deer flies, horse flies, black flies, chiggers and mosquitoes. My imagination gets the better of me when I hear "the item that cannot be mentioned". A plastic barrel rock tumbler (not sure anybody wants to mention that on a tumbling forum)?
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Post by fernwood on Mar 30, 2019 3:05:48 GMT -5
I use the item that cannot be mentioned, mixed with equal parts water and vinegar. Works great for people and animals. Make an herbal neck scarf filled with dried rosemary, lemon grass, marigold, lemon thyme and catnip. Mix it with flax seed. Smaller versions can be made for ankles/wrists. If they become wet, it is not a problem. Both of the above work well for: Ticks, deer flies, horse flies, black flies, chiggers and mosquitoes. My imagination gets the better of me when I hear "the item that cannot be mentioned". A plastic barrel rock tumbler (not sure anybody wants to mention that on a tumbling forum)? The last sentence in your original post.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Mar 30, 2019 9:59:11 GMT -5
When I hound in Montana and we fossil hound, I could care less about the bugs... It's the Rattlers and wild dogs we look out for! Strapping on pistols is a requirement anymore....
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Post by greig on Apr 4, 2019 14:00:05 GMT -5
In Canada, we are not legally allowed pistols for wildlife protection. The problem with a rifle or shotgun, is it probably won't be handy when you need it. Oh well. It is still far more dangerous to drive somewhere than from any critters once you arrive.
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harrym
having dreams about rocks
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Post by harrym on Apr 9, 2019 6:26:50 GMT -5
There's a product on the market called Permethrin and its a game changer - big time. Apparently its been around for quite a while but I just discovered it this past summer – a year too late. If I had known about this stuff two years ago I could have avoided Lyme disease. I am a fly fishing guide and am always outside so this stuff is a Godsend. Its a derivative of the chrysanthemum flower and once dry is 100% non-toxic. You apply it to your outdoor clothes, let it air dry and it remains effective for 42 day or 6 clothes washings, whichever comes first. It won't protect your skin, but ticks usually get on your clothes before finding your skin and that = dead tick! Works on any annoying insect that comes in contact with your clothes. Its made by Sawyers. Here are some links: Permethrin at Sawyer’s website: sawyer.com/products/permethrin-insect-repellent-treatment/A couple short YouTube videos: 1. 2. The last video shows a tick dying on a pair of pants. The stuff works really well, if they land on you (including mosquitoes), they die! You can buy it almost anywhere – Cabela’s, Bass Pro, even Walmart.
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Post by fernwood on Apr 9, 2019 6:44:10 GMT -5
I have used Permethrin on garden plants for years. House plants, too. Works well. Never thought about using it when outside on myself.
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Post by Rockindad on Apr 9, 2019 17:00:06 GMT -5
There's a product on the market called Permethrin and its a game changer - big time. Apparently its been around for quite a while but I just discovered it this past summer – a year too late. If I had known about this stuff two years ago I could have avoided Lyme disease. I am a fly fishing guide and am always outside so this stuff is a Godsend. Its a derivative of the chrysanthemum flower and once dry is 100% non-toxic. You apply it to your outdoor clothes, let it air dry and it remains effective for 42 day or 6 clothes washings, whichever comes first. It won't protect your skin, but ticks usually get on your clothes before finding your skin and that = dead tick! Works on any annoying insect that comes in contact with your clothes. Its made by Sawyers. Here are some links: Permethrin at Sawyer’s website: sawyer.com/products/permethrin-insect-repellent-treatment/A couple short YouTube videos: 1. 2. The last video shows a tick dying on a pair of pants. The stuff works really well, if they land on you (including mosquitoes), they die! You can buy it almost anywhere – Cabela’s, Bass Pro, even Walmart. Thanks for this, ordering it tonight. The company also make a Picaridin that can be applied to your skin. I hate using DEET myself and especially on the kids but the mosquitoes can be brutal here, sometimes DEET doesn't even work. I have tried making my own all-natural concoctions and I swear the mosquitoes laugh at me while they lick it off-right before they steal more of my blood. Al
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Post by Jugglerguy on Apr 9, 2019 18:17:22 GMT -5
There's a product on the market called Permethrin and its a game changer - big time. Apparently its been around for quite a while but I just discovered it this past summer – a year too late. If I had known about this stuff two years ago I could have avoided Lyme disease. I am a fly fishing guide and am always outside so this stuff is a Godsend. Its a derivative of the chrysanthemum flower and once dry is 100% non-toxic. You apply it to your outdoor clothes, let it air dry and it remains effective for 42 day or 6 clothes washings, whichever comes first. It won't protect your skin, but ticks usually get on your clothes before finding your skin and that = dead tick! Works on any annoying insect that comes in contact with your clothes. Its made by Sawyers. Here are some links: Permethrin at Sawyer’s website: sawyer.com/products/permethrin-insect-repellent-treatment/ Thanks, I want to get some of this too. Do you know if it works on flies?
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harrym
having dreams about rocks
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Post by harrym on Apr 10, 2019 19:05:55 GMT -5
Thanks, I want to get some of this too. Do you know if it works on flies? It pretty much works on everything. It won't stop them from swarming around you, but if they land on your treated clothes they are toast. Which gives some sense of happiness
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harrym
having dreams about rocks
NH - The Granite State
Member since January 2019
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Post by harrym on Apr 10, 2019 19:08:09 GMT -5
Thanks for this, ordering it tonight. The company also make a Picaridin that can be applied to your skin. I hate using DEET myself and especially on the kids but the mosquitoes can be brutal here, sometimes DEET doesn't even work. I have tried making my own all-natural concoctions and I swear the mosquitoes laugh at me while they lick it off-right before they steal more of my blood. Al Me too, I hate having to use deet, but until I learned about this there really wasn't much alternative.
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