POW: A Tick Disease Worse Than Lyme?

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  1. Bowhunting.com Staff

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  3. elkguide

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    As one who has been fighting Lyme for a dozen years........ that is scary!
     
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    That article makes me itch. I went into the woods today to check a few stands and freshen a lick and yes my pants were soaked in permithrene but I pretty well stay out of the woods in the summer because I hate ticks. And despite the permithrene I still pulled a few of them off.
     
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    The Lone Star tick that transmits a illness that make you allergic to red meat, that would really piss me off.
     
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    I know two people who have gotten this. It's awful.
     
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    I'll continue to take my precautions, but I refuse to be scared into no longer doing things I enjoy because of this or any other thing.
     
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    Good point. If you quit hunting the terrorist ticks have won.
     
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    Jeesh. Good thing I pulled off 15-20 yesterday from my hike in the woods. Glad I read that article! :lmao2:
     
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    everyone in my area have told me how bad they are this year but I still have yet to find one on me. I must stink really bad.

    what is the best tick repellent? and where can I get it?
     
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    They are everywhere here in Western MA now... can't go anywhere without being covered. I used this stuff this past turkey season w/ great results... but i'm sure they'll say this isn't good for us either.
    I'll take my chances
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    I've treated all of my boots and most of the pants I use for off-season prep with Permethrin. It works wonders and the ticks are horrible here this year.
     
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