CAPTAIN HOOK
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Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
Well I had my first bad tick experience two days ago....had one completely embedded in my stomach area ! Couldn't even see it ...showering at 11pm. noticed a red mark and small hole ....ugh ...a fricken tick !
Played around awhile but no luck ....off to the emergency room . Doctor numbed me up and started digging. Claimed last year was bad for ticks and this year looks worse . Not sure but I think when I was in the woods picking Ramps / wild Leeks for about an hour he nailed me or night fishing . Should have spayed myself but I never gave it a thought ....so heads up all !
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 11:31:29
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I haven't had any attach yet, but picked 3 off of me already. I'm afraid take the pups out for exercise, can only imagine how many they'll pick up.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 14:27:10
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Just the opposite here. Have only seen two on the pointers this calendar year and they run every day.
Iβll take it that way.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 14:37:27
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Ticks are everywhere in Venango. Better spray down with sawyer's if you are going to venture into the woods
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 16:02:56
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Suddenly, I'm feelin itchy...... ewww.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 16:50:36
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Treat your clothes with PERMETHRIN, then forget the ticks and skeeters!
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 18:21:33
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Been spraying myself with off. None on me but dog had a couple gotta stock up on some peppermint oil.
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CRAPPIE_SLAYER
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 19:09:54
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Pulled one out of my thigh about 2 weeks ago. I've been moving rocks outta the woods and must have picked it up then. Pulled 2 off the dog the same week. Seems like the status quo around my area any more. I usually look at my pants every few minutes in the woods this time of year, but got lax while I was working. Nasty little shats!
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 19:11:24
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Like BT said, Frontline + or Advantix. Yeah, ya gotta do it every 30 days, but there simply is no reason for a dog (or cat) to have fleas and/or ticks. Not treating them nowdays is like cruelty to animals.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 19:30:13
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EMitch
Like BT said, Frontline + or Advantix. Yeah, ya gotta do it every 30 days, but there simply is no reason for a dog (or cat) to have fleas and/or ticks. Not treating them nowdays is like cruelty to animals.
My pooch gets treated, but was not quite do when I pulled the little buggers off her. She swims a lot, so maybe that shortens the lifespan of the advantix. By the way captain, hope you're at least enjoying those leeks. Picked a bunch Sunday. Tried transplanting half of what I picked on my new property so I can have a patch of my own one of these days.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 21:16:50
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About treating dogs - I am a HUGE fan of the Seresto collar. Been using one on my two labs now for over a year, and ZERO ticks on either of 'em. Only one hunts, but we are in some of the most tick infested areas of Butler and Armstrong County for pheasants and ducks.
6 years ago, I had to put down my first lab because of Lyme disease. I was using Advantix on him b/c it was a little cheaper. Vet told me back then that it was NOT waterproof. May have changed by now.
On the Seresto collar, they are good for 8 months if they're dry. 6 months if your dog's a water dog like mine. Can usually find 'em with a rebate or on sale at Agway or Tractor Supply for around $55.
Pulled one outta my gut last week. I hate those things!
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/01 22:20:55
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 CAN'T WE TALK 'BOUT FISHIN' OR SUMPTHIN'?
post edited by BeenThereDoneThat. - 2019/05/01 22:36:53
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 00:04:56
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I'm enjoying the Leeks ....cost me 50 bucks for the Lyme disease medicine another 80 for the emergency visit ...hope that's all ! I'm to the point I like the leaves almost as much ....I make a pesto spread ....leaves ,sunflower seeds , olive oil , mayo or cream cheese.    Ever hear of green eggs and ham !....lol
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 08:47:03
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Get bravecto for your dog it lasts for 3 months and its waterproof. My lab swims a lot.and the bravecto works well for her.As for humans I spray myself good and still we get ticks its to the point we wont take her in woods or trails any longer cause of them.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 09:18:43
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EMitch
Like BT said, Frontline + or Advantix. Yeah, ya gotta do it every 30 days, but there simply is no reason for a dog (or cat) to have fleas and/or ticks. Not treating them nowdays is like cruelty to animals.
Agree. I used to use the k9 advantix 11 but switched to nexgard for our two dogs. Seems to work.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 18:30:19
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That leek pesto sounds frigging amazing captain. I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing π
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 18:46:00
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As far as ticks, dogs, and Lyme, I've gotten the vaccine for the dog ever since she was a puppy. Maybe this has been around for a while, but I don't remember ever being told about it when I had my last dog. Hoping it works, because if the dog ever gets Lyme I'll be giving the vet a piece of my mind. If they ever come out with an option for humans I'm in, considering the tick population seems to be on the rise
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 19:27:13
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CRAPPIE_SLAYER
That leek pesto sounds frigging amazing captain. I'm gonna have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing π
Darn tootin it did but ya noticed Capt "did not" offer to share the finished product? See how he is? lol
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 21:30:08
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I'd share but it's almost gone .....somebody been using it up ......lol
I froze some leaves going to see how that works ....not sure yet.
Yea Crappie I love the stuff .....wife hates the smell.....lol
I use it on crackers , devil boiled eggs, and almost any thing you like to dip. It's got a strong garlic bite to it but the cream cheese or mayo tunes it down a bit . I just add those extras to taste , sometimes I just eat it straight pesto. Be sure to bush teeth if your talking a lot ....lol
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/02 21:55:25
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Ticks & these things seem plentiful this spring... 
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2019/05/02 21:59:36
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/03 06:21:10
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rsquared
About treating dogs - I am a HUGE fan of the Seresto collar. Been using one on my two labs now for over a year, and ZERO ticks on either of 'em. Only one hunts, but we are in some of the most tick infested areas of Butler and Armstrong County for pheasants and ducks.
6 years ago, I had to put down my first lab because of Lyme disease. I was using Advantix on him b/c it was a little cheaper. Vet told me back then that it was NOT waterproof. May have changed by now.
On the Seresto collar, they are good for 8 months if they're dry. 6 months if your dog's a water dog like mine. Can usually find 'em with a rebate or on sale at Agway or Tractor Supply for around $55.
Pulled one outta my gut last week. I hate those things!
+1.....these are a great item. My little sh** is allergic to most all topical flea and tick medications, and the Seresto collar has been great. No reaction to it, and it works better than any topical or ingested medication we have tried. I just take it off when he and my lab swim or get bathed. They seem to be effective for the entire 6-8 months.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/03 06:34:54
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All the products seem to work on the dog they wont bite the dog but they will jump on the dog and then on to you or your vechicle or home.All the otherproducts for humans somewhat work but not entirely. You almost have to wear a hazmat suit anymore to keep them off you.
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/03 13:56:05
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Just dug out my second tick of the spring from my thigh this morning. Did I mention I hate those little sumbeeches?
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/03 15:43:27
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But Dave, them little fellers, is so darned cute!!! Say hello to my little friend πππ Attachments are not available: Download requirements not met
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/08 07:54:27
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Freezing ramps work just fine....... I've been transplanting ramps for the last 3 years in my side woods next to my yard. They come up every year but I haven't harvested any.....saving them till I'm to old to tramp the woods...lol.....I don't dig as many,once dug there done,I cut a ton at ground level....leave the bulbs to regrow next year....they reproduced by seeding.....
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Re: Beware fishermen & hunters Ticks are active !
2019/05/08 17:57:23
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I'm a tick magnet pull a few outa me every year sorresto collars on the dogs sawyers for me
I'd rather be lucky then good,but im to good to be lucky
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