Duck Itch this year?

[Deb2005]

I got Duck Itch last year really bad and was in the lake the week of July 4th and didn't get any signs of it. Ways to prevent it are use a lot of sunscreen, don't swim near shore and towel dry off or shower as soon as you get out of the water.

[Island Life]

We have it at our place, which faces East and is in a bit of a cove (i.e. plenty of still water). The same kids and adults seem to get it year after year, regardless of who's hanging out in the shallow water.

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Deb2005

"...Ways to prevent it are use a lot of sunscreen, don't swim near shore and towel dry off or shower as soon as you get out of the water."

Originally Posted by Bear Islander

I have my water intake quite far out in the lake in about 20' of water.

Hmmm.

My existing water intake is 100 feet from shore.

If, at the dock, I plumb an outdoor showerhead that draws water from that distant intake, the water coming from the showerhead should be free of those nasty, itchy, critters.

I'll let you all know how this works out.