Submitted by Snoo_35864 t3_124qh8m in newjersey
Tick season has started (Essex County)
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cassinonorth t1_je0h2gu wrote
Gonna be a rough, rough summer of ticks and spotted lantern flies. Mild winter didn't do anything for their population.
Whats_A_Rage_Quit t1_je0m7xw wrote
Spray your pants and shoes with Permethrin. Be VERY CAREFUL as this stuff is super dangerous to fish/insects/cats. Once it dries on your pants, you are good for like 6 months.
cassinonorth t1_je0rfo4 wrote
Yep we do every spring. Lyme disease was enough one time. Brutal disease.
mynameisrivers t1_je0sfhv wrote
Where were you
Snoo_35864 OP t1_je0u02k wrote
Probably my suburban Maplewood yard.
Cthulhu_Slumbers t1_je0wji0 wrote
Yup, in Cumberland County. Already had one on me last week. They’re gonna be bad.
Wastesofa t1_je0wu34 wrote
It's been such a mild winter I don't think last year's tick season ever ended.
themagicalpanda t1_je0yzuz wrote
not a bad idea to spray the perimeter of your yard for ticks
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chrisms150 t1_je11zjt wrote
Does it not wash out?
imironman2018 t1_je14618 wrote
I saw a mosquito out yesterday in my backyard. I think it's going to be a bad mosquito and tick season.
SailingSpark t1_je16bz6 wrote
I don't think we even had a winter.
interr0g8or t1_je18c0h wrote
+1 - went for a bike ride through Burlington County yesterday and had one land on me. Yay? /s
coreynj2461 t1_je1bot9 wrote
For all of those that were celebrating 60 degree winter days and no snow, this is one of the consequences
E0H1PPU5 t1_je1eokj wrote
Also Cumberland and I’ve already seen ticks, mosquitos, and flies
YawnTractor_1756 t1_je1kkng wrote
In Canada that is considered summer
Rainbowrobb t1_je1l7sh wrote
Is there something you can spray that doesn't kill all insects?
Trx16 t1_je1mly5 wrote
U saving it for later?
Action_Maxim t1_je1t0si wrote
Nice catch send it in for testing
DingusTaargus t1_je1tym0 wrote
Spawns of Satan!
AdComprehensive4529 t1_je1v8oh wrote
Dude is big 😧 everyone save yourself and get sawyer permethrin, it’s a square yellow bottle usually. great for only gear and clothes, safe for dogs, saves my ass out there
Note: it is not good around cats
carmen712 t1_je1w4wf wrote
Had some in fucking January.
outcome--independent t1_je1zxl6 wrote
What happened/what was it like? If you don't mind sharing.
srddave t1_je23bn1 wrote
Is this a way to kill it? Is there rubbing alcohol on the paper towel or something?
netsfan549 t1_je23jsb wrote
How can I know if I've ticks in my backyard
grand_speckle t1_je24sqi wrote
Not gonna lie ticks/Lyme’s is a huge reason I do like a reverse-hibernation, where I stay largely indoors in the summer & do almost all my hiking/outdoor stuff in this area during every other season lol
EyesOpenedWide31 t1_je264om wrote
This and brutal temps in the summer 🥵
Fryceratops t1_je29cue wrote
That's no bueno.
Fryceratops t1_je29i48 wrote
No easily and it is very toxic so avoid if you have cats & dogs or very small kids.
denatured_proteins t1_je2dydx wrote
You can spray your dogs fur with premetherin. It’s actually a recommended use from some vendors
Edit: I use Sawyer Premetherin on my pups while hiking and backpacking
Thisismypasswprd t1_je2f5gc wrote
Why are you saving it? I like to burn them with a lighter. They make a popping sound and you know certain they're donezo
jh67ds t1_je2kdco wrote
Canadian Summers sound hot
GetOffMyLawn_ t1_je2ljc1 wrote
Already had a couple of wasps in the house.
jkurl1195 t1_je2logo wrote
Just assume you do and take necessary precautions.
Visible_Zone627 t1_je2lu65 wrote
Is this a real thing or a joke? I’d like to help if its research to control these things
Available-Meeting598 t1_je2lz2f wrote
I had a deer 🦌 tick on me during a hike through the woods in December!!
Ok_Cryptographer564 t1_je2mcaw wrote
That’s good stuff. Been using it for many years.
RGSislit t1_je2mt4g wrote
These past two months have been super windy though and while we lacked snow there was a bunch of 20 and 30s with wind chill.
Action_Maxim t1_je2n4t2 wrote
Would I lie to you
AdComprehensive4529 t1_je2njtu wrote
I’m avidly out. Always lol. After Lyme I don’t take any chances at all
Perfect-Location1862 t1_je2pb5i wrote
Y’all some dirty mf😂😂
sun_spinner t1_je2pjdc wrote
Everyone stay consistent with flea and tick prevention for your dogs!!!
And cats too!
Nature_Escape t1_je2qe25 wrote
SprintAirlines t1_je2t97g wrote
What happens if you have legs inside the pants?
loquella88 t1_je2tpqm wrote
I think ppl save em for a few days just in case Lyme disease but idk. Sounds weird. Prolly just killing it with rubbing alcohol.
Fryceratops t1_je2u094 wrote
You get a sticky toxin stuck to you? You can scrub it out. Repeated washings will eventually knock it off.
archaeologistbarbie t1_je2vtnj wrote
Have been informed the bigger ticks are now carrying everything the little ones do. Be careful!
Snoo_35864 OP t1_je365lt wrote
I brought it to the clinic in case they wanted to send it for testing. They didn't. Said I could if I was curious.
They gave me two large doxycycline pills and said since the tick wasn't on me for 48 hours, the odds of transmission were very low. The doxy was precautionary. Said I could come back in six week for a blood test to see if I had Lyme exposure but in the meantime watch for flu-like symptoms.
Snoo_35864 OP t1_je36i4d wrote
No, just water. Internet says if you want to test for Lyme, put in a baggie with a moistened paper towel. If tick dries out, you can't test. Also if tick has chemicals on it, they can't test. Fwiw, this tick was DOA.
starrywinecup t1_je37ppt wrote
Anyone have good suggestions for outdoor cats? (new cat aunt)
ravenwriting t1_je3ao8i wrote
Don't forget mosquitos--I've already gotten several bites...
angusshangus t1_je3gmh4 wrote
I give my dog a bravecto pill from the vet that protects her from ticks for like 3 months
ProfessionJolly4013 t1_je44y1g wrote
Where do you get it?
AdComprehensive4529 t1_je4cmtf wrote
Walmart has it, dicks sporting goods, Amazon had a pack with the skin one too as well it’s called Picaridin
AdComprehensive4529 t1_je4cqsy wrote
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t-zanks t1_je4k5ax wrote
We had 2 days of like 0 degree weather around Christmas. That was more than enough winter! /s
cassinonorth t1_je4tllv wrote
I was 16 so the doctor was convinced it was Mono. The symptoms were incredibly similar...super achy, slept no less than 18 hours a day, very weak. Just saps all the life out of you.
Took me lobbying for 2 appointments for them to test for lyme because I was working grounds at a golf course at the time. Yep, I was right. Eventually got on antibiotics and couldn't go outside the rest of the summer but other than that I haven't had long term effects which I'm grateful for.
Disastrous_Bridge543 t1_je4wu6p wrote
I swear. People always cheer for instant gratification but never see the coming consequences.
flyerhell t1_je4x4lu wrote
I always thought ticks were much smaller than that (I was always told that they are around the size of a poppy seed).
jimgolgari t1_je4zx2n wrote
I was bit by a lone star 3 years ago and got Alpha Gal Syndrome, which is that red meat allergy.
1 tick bite and no beef, pork, cheese, venison, lamb, jello, marshmallows, I can juuust tolerate butter.
BE SUPER VIGILANT! DONT END UP LIKE ME!
spicypickless t1_je51mlh wrote
This legit saved my life as someone who does environmental fieldwork. One NY site I visited a few times was infested with ticks like the worst I’ve ever been to and permithrin allowed me to come home with not a single tick.. (not alive at least)
whiteriot0906 t1_je51w74 wrote
I got bit by a tick last month. February.
rroowwannn t1_je56p3o wrote
There's a bigger species of tick, and also they get swollen up with blood when they feed.
SailingSpark t1_je58w68 wrote
I would have liked to get more than a dusting of snow this winter. If it's going to be cold, it should at least be pretty.
Snoo_35864 OP t1_je7jpsk wrote
Ouch!! I'm sorry for your allergy!
jimgolgari t1_jee7vxo wrote
Thanks! It’s manageable but prevention is way easier!
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Whats_A_Rage_Quit t1_jefz558 wrote
wtf are you talking about
Fryceratops t1_jeg2su7 wrote
If you apply permethrin while you have the pants on it will stick to you AND your clothes. If you scrub enough it will come off but it takes work. That is why you apply to clothes you arent wearing it outside in a well ventilated area
Whats_A_Rage_Quit t1_jegd0gg wrote
i would hope that no one would apply it with their pants on
also... you need to be VERY VERY careful about applying it outside
Fryceratops t1_jegennk wrote
That's the question I replied to as they asked what would happen if you had legs in the pants
Whats_A_Rage_Quit t1_jeh3lu1 wrote
ah, gotchya, misunderstood the comment thread
Fryceratops t1_jeh3tdj wrote
Whats_A_Rage_Quit t1_jeh5bc9 wrote
PSA: Permethrin is HIGHLY TOXIC to CATS, FISH, and INSECTS. Spray your pants/shoes somewhere that will NOT get into the water supply or into a garden.
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