Right. Now back to getting my FCP built! Regards
Richard G3OQT > On 16 Jul 2019, at 20:22, Carl Lump <[email protected]> wrote: > > As Tony said, not always a bulls-eye - I had Lyme in the summer of 2015 and > happily a month-long course of antibiotics took care of it but it was really > miserable until then. > Never had a bulls-eye. We use Permethrin (no ill effects on our cat as Gary > has also mentioned) on tick tube cotton balls (google it) and also have the > spray for clothing - think I got that at Cabela's. > > BTW Bruce, your BOG xfmr worked fine! > > Carl, K2CJ > >> On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 3:01 PM tony.kaz--- via Topband >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> From experience, you don't always get a bulls-eye. >> N2TK, Tony >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Topband <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Richard McLachlan >> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:21 AM >> To: Michael Walker <[email protected]> >> Cc: AB2E Darrell <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Sam Josuweit >> <[email protected]>; FZ Bruce <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks >> >> My wife caught Lyme Disease from a deer in Scotland. The main thing to watch >> out for is a large red circle about 3 inches across like a bullseye round >> the bite site. >> >> Regards >> >> Richard >> >> > On 16 Jul 2019, at 16:16, Michael Walker <[email protected]> wrote: >> > >> > For Ticks >> > >> > Make sure you are well covered with normal cloths. It is something to be >> > concerned about, but not stressed about. >> > >> > When you get done, have someone inspect your entire body to see if any >> > Ticks are hanging on. The initial bite isn't the bad part, it is the >> > fact they can hang on for 2-3 days getting their blood meal. Do NOT >> > crush the Tick if you are bit. Just easily remove it. >> > >> > The Off! people also make a Tick repellent. >> > >> > This is from our Provincial Health page. >> > >> > Mike va3mw >> > >> > How to avoid getting a tick bite >> > >> > You might be at risk if you live, work in, or visit a wooded area, or >> > an area with tall grasses and bushes (including city gardens and parks). >> > >> > You may also be at risk if you are involved in outdoor activities such >> > as hiking, camping and gardening. >> > >> > You may be bitten by a tick and not even know it. >> > >> > Here’s what you can do to avoid getting a tick bite. >> > Cover up >> > >> > Wear: >> > >> > - light-coloured clothing, so it’s easier to see ticks >> > - closed-toed shoes >> > - long-sleeved shirts >> > - long pants, tucked into your socks >> > >> > Use insect repellent >> > >> > Use an insect repellent, or bug spray, that says “DEET” or “icaridin” >> > on it. Put it on your clothes and exposed skin. Always read the label >> > for directions on how to use it. >> > Put clothes in the dryer >> > >> > Kill any ticks that might be on your clothing by putting your clothes >> > in a dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes before washing them. >> > Check yourself and your children >> > >> > After being outdoors, check for ticks on yourself and your children. Look: >> > >> > - behind your knees >> > - on your head >> > - in your belly button >> > - in your groin area >> > - in your underarm area >> > - on the back of your body – use a mirror, or ask someone to check for >> > you >> > >> > It’s a good idea to have a shower as soon as you can to wash off any ticks. >> > How to remove a tick >> > >> > Removing a tick is the same for humans and animals. It’s important you >> > do not crush or damage the tick because it could cause Lyme bacteria >> > to pass from the tick into your bloodstream. >> > >> > 1. Use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as close to your skin as >> > possible. >> > - Do not use a lit match or cigarette, nail polish or nail polish >> > remover, petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline), liquid soap or kerosene to >> > remove the tick. >> > 2 >> >> _________________ >> Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector >> >> _________________ >> Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
