New Invasive Species of Tick concentrated in NJ

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Didn’t bite but always freaked out when you find one
 
It was really hard to tell the type because it was so small, didnt seem to have the type head like a deer tick
 
stb222 said:
It was really hard to tell the type because it was so small, didnt seem to have the type head like a deer tick
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It is the little tick nymphs that most commonly can transmit Lyme because they are so small they are not usually noticed. Good you found it hate those lil f’ers
 
Hell I pulled 3 just yesterday out of my skin, that's about average for every ride. That's not counting the hitchhikers. Tis the season...
 
How do these little fuckers get on you? I can’t imagine them getting on you if you stay on the trail and away from any vegetation, no?
 
Xler8 said:
How do these little fuckers get on you? I can’t imagine them getting on you if you stay on the trail and away from any vegetation, no?
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Ah there lies the problem. Lack of TM and growth taking over trails and bingo tick city. Invasive barberry has taken over a ton of our area trails and are a haven for ticks.
 
Karate Monkey said:
Buy permethrin by the jug from tractor supply, dilute it, and treat all your riding gear with a gallon pump sprayer. Keep it away from cats if you have them.
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Thanks I picked up a small one from REI but need to pick up a big one as well for the rest of the season. I saw the big one on Amazon good to know tractor supply has it as well there is one by my moms.
 
Karate Monkey said:
Buy permethrin by the jug from tractor supply, dilute it, and treat all your riding gear with a gallon pump sprayer. Keep it away from cats if you have them.
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I looked into that awhile back. The store near me only had petroleum based products. Is there a water based application?
 
Every off-season the big bottle of Sawyer Permathrin drops to $11.99 on Amazon. I buy in bulk when that happens.

If you can't wait for that, use the $20 off $100 promo that DSG has almost every other week.
 
Piston Honda said:
Every off-season the big bottle of Sawyer Permathrin drops to $11.99 on Amazon. I buy in bulk when that happens.

If you can't wait for that, use the $20 off $100 promo that DSG has almost every other week.
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I'll do you one better. Buy the 10% concentrate at tractor supply. 1.4 oz of that 10% concentrate into a 28oz of water (I happen to use a 28oz spray bottle) and you get the same 0.5% active as in Sawyer. 32 oz of the concentrate for $16.99 gets you 5 gallons of the sawyer equivalent.

Edit I guess I'm saying the same thing as @Karate Monkey except I had the link and dilution ratio ;)

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/p...ivestock-and-premise-spray-32-oz?cm_vc=-10005
 
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