Ticks

Wow. Dog and I in woods all the time but 2 days ago we were both covered after a 1 mile walk, staying on trails. We must've hit a nest or something. Thought I had gotten all off me and as many as possible off dog, but picked a tiny bugger off me that was by my hamstring. Came off easily so hoping it wasn't on for 24 hrs. It seems they walk around the house after being brought in on fur, clothes, etc and wander until they find you. Dog is vacinated every year but can't use any tick prevention meds due to seizures. Careful out there!
 
zmartene said:
This. If there were a human version of Simparica, I'd be on it. (But it would probably cost $1000/mo so ..... maybe not.......)
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I've had luck with 25% deet the last few years. And I just treated some of my summer gear with permethrin. Hopefully that will keep it at bay...

I also find a lint roller works well for pulling ticks off my dog and for checking myself too. You burn through a lot of sheets, but it's the best thing I've found so far.
 
rlb said:
I've had luck with 25% deet the last few years. And I just treated some of my summer gear with permethrin. Hopefully that will keep it at bay...

I also find a lint roller works well for pulling ticks off my dog and for checking myself too. You burn through a lot of sheets, but it's the best thing I've found so far.
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These are some I pulled off my dog when we had a big tick problem in mg back yard (fall 2020)
 

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Today I pulled a tick off my son’s nut sack. True story. Poor kid was traumatized. I’m a little too.
 
zmartene said:
Reminder from your friendly neighborhood veterinarian that this is why your dog should be in flea/tick prevention year-round. If you tell you veterinarian that you never seen ticks in your dog, they're going to believe you - but then should tell you that just because you're not seeing them doesn't mean they're not there. Tell me how you're finding that thing in any fur coat.
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Yup we have always done year round flea tick and heartworm for Shelby and our other dog but it was always 2 differnt chewables.

Just changed to this one for her.

Question: is it feasible to find dead ones on her or do they just fall off ? We have never had an issue and she only walks the neighborhood and runs in the yard but that doesn’t mean she can’t get any I would assume.

Thanks !
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iman29 said:
Yup we have always done year round flea tick and heartworm for Shelby and our other dog but it was always 2 differnt chewables.

Just changed to this one for her.

Question: is it feasible to find dead ones on her or do they just fall off ? We have never had an issue and she only walks the neighborhood and runs in the yard but that doesn’t mean she can’t get any I would assume.

Thanks !
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You may find dead ticks on her but mostly they fall off - once they're dead, the glue that adheres them to the skin breaks down pretty quickly. Ticks are EVERYWHERE in this part of the country - not just tall grass or wooded areas. I used to live in a 2nd floor apartment in Yonkers and found 3-4 ticks inside every Summer.
 
a.s. said:
Currently on my 4th lyme treatment. Doxy for 2 weeks. As an added bonus, prednisone for my poison ivy outbreak.

(I really need to give up this trail maintenance nonsense.) 😭
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Damn! Sorry to hear this.

Curious as to what steps you are taking in order to avoid tick bites while doing TM? Deet? Permethrin? 3M lint roller?

Same for the poison ivy. Outside of identifying it and avoiding it as much as possible.
 
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JDurk said:
Damn! Sorry to hear this.

Curious as to what steps you are taking in order to avoid tick bites while doing TM? Deet? Permethrin? 3M lint roller?

Same for the poison ivy. Outside of identifying it and avoiding it as much as possible.
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Ah it’s all good. I’m feeling relatively okay. Amazing how fast prednisone works. I deet the skin and permethrin the clothes when I’m doing extended trail work. Mostly it’s, grab the dog, grab the tools, and go.

Tough to see the PI when it’s intertwined with other brush. Otherwise I avoid it like the plague because I’m hyper allergic.
 
a.s. said:
Ah it’s all good. I’m feeling relatively okay. Amazing how fast prednisone works. I deet the skin and permethrin the clothes when I’m doing extended trail work. Mostly it’s, grab the dog, grab the tools, and go.

Tough to see the PI when it’s intertwined with other brush. Otherwise I avoid it like the plague because I’m hyper allergic.
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as a fellow hyper allergic PI sufferer i would like to share (once again) ivyx pre-exposure AND post contact wipes, i have yet to get PI when i remember to use these things, and as stupid as i feel wiping down exposed skin pre and post ride id MUCH rather not get PI




i know iv posted these before but it gets lost and anyone else i can help by sharing is a win.
 
After recently testing positive for lyme I'm upping my tick game for 2025 with some treated clothing from here, supposed to be good for up to 70 washes :

Insect Shield

Pants, shirts, socks will work fine for hiking and trail work, and socks for riding. Has anyone sent their cycling kit to these guys to get treated?
 
snashters said:
After recently testing positive for lyme I'm upping my tick game for 2025 with some treated clothing from here, supposed to be good for up to 70 washes :

Insect Shield

Pants, shirts, socks will work fine for hiking and trail work, and socks for riding. Has anyone sent their cycling kit to these guys to get treated?
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Just buy Sawyer Permethrin and DIY.
 
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Does it work 100%? There is no substitute for a thorough tick check after EVERY TIME in the woods. Just IMO.
 
Rogers said:
Just buy Sawyer Permethrin and DYI.
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I've done that the last couple of years but tired of retreating every 6 washes. I'm on the trails most days, either riding, hiking or doing TM and 6 washes comes around pretty quick. I like the idea of the pre-treated clothing lasting 70 washes.
 
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