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73, Dick WC1M -----Original Message----- From: Carl <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 8:45 PM To: Dick Green WC1M <[email protected]>; 'Sean Waite' <[email protected]>; 'Richard McLachlan' <[email protected]> Cc: 'Michael Walker' <[email protected]>; [email protected]; 'Sam Josuweit' <[email protected]>; 'AB2E Darrell' <[email protected]>; 'FZ Bruce' <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks Note that Permethrin is deadly fatal to cats. I didn't know that until I read the label on the bottle, after which I threw it away (we're very fond of our cat.) What are the symptoms of that? Ive been spraying Permethrin for about 15 years all along the paths I use plus around the berry area where Im often on my knees. Lyme is common here in Pelham, a few friends got it and one from his goats. Our cat died almost 2 years ago come September but the vet claimed it was likely cancer. He was a very lively 18 and a real outdoor cat but seldom traveled anywhere near my spraying area but he was murder on mice and Chipmunks.close to the house. Carl Carl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Green WC1M" <[email protected]> To: "'Sean Waite'" <[email protected]>; "'Richard McLachlan'" <[email protected]> Cc: "'Michael Walker'" <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; "'Sam Josuweit'" <[email protected]>; "'AB2E Darrell'" <[email protected]>; "'FZ Bruce'" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 12:33 PM Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks > Note that Permethrin is deadly fatal to cats. I didn't know that until > I read the label on the bottle, after which I threw it away (we're > very fond of our cat.) > > I wear knee-length gators, long pants, a long sleeve shirt and a hat > when working outside, and always strip down and check my body for > ticks when I go inside. Important to carefully check in your hair, as > they like to crawl up there and hide. > > I try to do most of my antenna work in the fall when it isn't so hot, > but near as I can tell, ticks are present from when the snow melts to > when it falls again. > > I live in an area prone to Lyme disease, but we've never seen a deer > tick here, only dog (wood) ticks. But that doesn't mean they aren't > here. We have deer and mice on the property every day. > > 73, Dick WC1M > > -----Original Message----- > From: Sean Waite <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 11:55 AM > To: Richard McLachlan <[email protected]> > Cc: Michael Walker <[email protected]>; AB2E Darrell > <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Sam Josuweit > <[email protected]>; FZ Bruce <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: Topband: Ticks > > Note that the "bullseye" rashes don't always appear with lyme. > > If I know I'm going to be spending some time in tick areas, I break > out the chemicals. Permethrin is great for this. Apply to clothes, > it'll survive a few washes. Wear long pants, tuck those pants into > your socks. A DEET based spray can be applied to your skin as well for > double help. I used this method while bushwacking down a trail covered > in deer and moose scat at the height of tick season in New Hampshire > and got away with zero ticks on me, so I guess it works to some degree. > > Having had Lyme Disease in the past, I'd heartily recommend avoiding it. > Not fun. > > 73, > Sean WA1TE > > On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 11:46 AM Richard McLachlan > <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> 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 > --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com _________________ Searchable Archives: http://www.contesting.com/_topband - Topband Reflector
