ticks

[lil al]

is there something out there to prevent ticks from getting on you

[Turtlerunner]

I spray legs,shoes,chest,back,arms, neck and head heavily with a strong solution of Deet. :) Walmart sells a pretty high concentrated spray for a good price. A hat seems to help too. I usually have a pair of needlenose around in case one of the little buggers finds an unprotected spot- for example under my watch :(

[montyburns]

Wear light colored clothes. Ticks are drawn to darker colors. Wear a hat for those dropping off of trees. Use a 40% Deet spray solution. Spray on all exposed skin plus on or around openings on clothing, legs, arms, waistband, neck, etc. Don't spray directly on face, rather spray hands and rub on face and neck being careful not to get it in your eyes. If they get on you be sure to remove them within 48 hours. Monty

[lil al]

thank you for your replies, i did some research today and there is something called permethrin you spray it on the clothes you are going to wear about 2 hours before you go out,ticks will just fall right off your clothes as soon as they hit it i am going this weekend to find some hope it is as good as they say.

[bigjohn]

be carefull if its what i think it is. it works on clothes but ya cant put it on ya skin,use some deep woods off or something with deet in it. (on your skin) that will help with the sceeters also. and the no see ums. down here in va it gets like a jungle. but ifn ya dag in a yellow jackets nest nothing will help ya but fast feet and brush. ya just got to run thru thick brush and get em off ya. REALLY,

[norris]

If you do get a tick attached to you; soak a cotton ball in either liquid dish soap, or fingernail polish remover, and dob it on the tick for 20-30 sec. and the tick will back out of your skin. No need trying to pull it out.

[basset]

Lil Al
The website below may give you some idea concerning insect repellants.

http://www.vdh.state.va.us/epi/dzee/...s%20Safely.pdf

Basset

[carrie]

Try this:
1.two tablespoons of vegetable oil or nut oil (almond oil contains sulfur a repellent in its own right).
2.10 to 25 drops of rose geranium essential oil.

combine the ingredients in a glass jar; shake to a blend.
it will make two tablespoons, and shelf life is about 6 months.

just dab a few drops on skin and clothing making sure to avoid eyes.

hope this helps anyone!

just a little cheaper that last through the season.