Tick season and a new threat

Another news story to keep the masses anxious. 

Plenty of reasons to be cautious of tics. I guess having another reason doesn't hurt. So I am not saying I blame you. But really am sick of mass communications, and this forum is a respite from the stories journalists decide to tell.

When I'm in the woods or out and about on my property during tic season I spray on my dogs flea and tic repellant. I apply it mostly on my legs and pants. This has always worked very well. Just don't get any in your sensitive areas. You can also put a flea collar in your belt loop.

Dont have common sense,,,, have fear.

In East Texas where chiggers are freaking nightmare we used to go to the feed store and get the ear tags that they put on cattle and pin them into the bottom of our pant leg. Works a treat.

I got bitten by Lyme disease carrying deer tick in me back yard. All cured now though.

Well, I didn't read the article, but we had a tick related illness scare just this past December.

Use common sense and readily available chemical repellents, and you should be fine.

I've always used anything with a good amount of deet for repellent and never had any issues.