The ticks are here

donnamatrix · 04-19-2012, 02:49 PM

Thanks ShoreLine --- except now I don't think I will ever go out in sandals.

It was very useful to learn that ticks do NOT fall out of the trees, but are always climbing UP. Also, to put your clothes into the dryer when you come inside for 15 minutes will kill ticks, but wash/spin cycles will not kill them. I gotta call Bartlett Tree to get that perimeter spray. I think I am tick freaking out here!

hilltopper · 04-20-2012, 09:24 AM

I ordered my permethrin spray last week. Time to grab a couple of my outdoor outfits/footwear and a few of the wife and daughter's and douse them good. It's also a good idea to tuck your pants inside your socks. You won't win any fashion shows but it will afford better protection.

Jonas Pilot · 04-20-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hilltopper

You won't win any fashion shows but it will afford better protection.

What do ya' mean? That is the traditional New Hampshire spring fashion!

hilltopper · 04-20-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

What do ya' mean? That is the traditional New Hampshire spring fashion!

I'm in my thirties and grew up in Norhtern VT...I had no idea it was NH tradition.

I do remember living in rubber boots from about mid March to early May although this year that's not required attire.

donnamatrix · 04-20-2012, 11:11 AM

Hilltopper: What product did you order, and where did you get it from.

OMG: we found a tick on the wall in the living room last night. I thought my head would explode.

hilltopper · 04-20-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by donnamatrix

Hilltopper: What product did you order, and where did you get it from.

I ordered the Sawyer Duranon Permethrin Insect Repellent from cableas.com. I chose this brand only because it is what Cableas offered and I had a gift certificate. As long as permethrin is the active ingredient you're good to go. I suggest purchasing spray bottles and not aerosol cans.

Nagigator · 04-20-2012, 02:57 PM

OMG: we found a tick on the wall in the living room last night. I thought my head would explode.[/QUOTE]

How about you pull back the covers on the bed, ready to go to sleep, and there's one crawling across the sheet..........

donnamatrix · 04-20-2012, 03:04 PM

OMG. I can't even think of a reply. I am starting to itch. But I think I would be screeching....while running down the hall.

Nagigator · 04-20-2012, 03:11 PM

I did that..........AFTER I ripped the bed apart!

Greene's Basin Girl · 04-21-2012, 02:59 AM

I have found ticks on me for decades. I guess after the above posts I must be lucky to still be alive.

04-19-2012, 02:49 PM	#1
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Very useful tick site Thanks ShoreLine --- except now I don't think I will ever go out in sandals. It was very useful to learn that ticks do NOT fall out of the trees, but are always climbing UP. Also, to put your clothes into the dryer when you come inside for 15 minutes will kill ticks, but wash/spin cycles will not kill them. I gotta call Bartlett Tree to get that perimeter spray. I think I am tick freaking out here!

04-20-2012, 11:11 AM	#5
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	What and where from? Hilltopper: What product did you order, and where did you get it from. OMG: we found a tick on the wall in the living room last night. I thought my head would explode.

04-20-2012, 02:57 PM	#7
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 269 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	thats bad but......... OMG: we found a tick on the wall in the living room last night. I thought my head would explode.[/QUOTE] How about you pull back the covers on the bed, ready to go to sleep, and there's one crawling across the sheet..........

04-20-2012, 03:04 PM	#8
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	In the bed ??? OMG. I can't even think of a reply. I am starting to itch. But I think I would be screeching....while running down the hall.

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04-20-2012, 09:24 AM	#2
hilltopper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 727 Thanks: 25 Thanked 109 Times in 70 Posts	I ordered my permethrin spray last week. Time to grab a couple of my outdoor outfits/footwear and a few of the wife and daughter's and douse them good. It's also a good idea to tuck your pants inside your socks. You won't win any fashion shows but it will afford better protection.

04-20-2012, 03:11 PM	#9
Nagigator Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Ma. Posts: 290 Thanks: 269 Thanked 55 Times in 39 Posts	I did that..........AFTER I ripped the bed apart!

04-21-2012, 02:59 AM	#10
Greene's Basin Girl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 394 Thanked 527 Times in 269 Posts	I have found ticks on me for decades. I guess after the above posts I must be lucky to still be alive.