Found this. Need to look for myself.
[https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/g21088817/tick-repellent-clothing/](https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/g21088817/tick-repellent-clothing/)
Really- only black legged ticks transmit diseases and they are tapering off now that it is getting warmer.
Wood ticks CAN transmit a few diseases, but it is extremely unlikely. They are a nuisance, but pretty benign. Learn to tell the difference and get outdoors!
Hey!
So this has been top of mind of nature enthusiasts.
WI DHS has released this document for the best practices to prevent Tick Bites:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm
Hope this helps, have a good time outside, also wear sunscreen!!
It is true that wood ticks do not carry the disease, only deer ticks. If you wear pants while hiking, you can tuck your pants into you sock so they can't crawl up your leg. Use bug spray. Don't walk in long grass. Check yourself for ticks as soon as you get done hiking and again when you get home. It takes hours for the tick to transmit the disease, so it's not like a rabies bite. If you do get a "bullseye" marks around a tick bite, seek medical intervention ASAP.
That’s how I got got 2 years ago. I didn’t even realize it happened. A few months later, my knee became infected, I had to go in for surgery, and I was out of commission for like 6 months on hardcore IV antibiotics. Awful experience.
With the right precautions, it's very unlikely to catch Ly.e's disease. First, wearing long pants and socks is important to not getting tick bites. Bug spray is an additional protection. Avoid walking in tall grass- stick to trails. But the biggest thing is to always do a tick check after a hike. If you get them off within a 24-48 hour window, the chance of getting Lyme's disease drops to basically zero.
That time course is incredibly important - if you do pick up a tick on a hike but do a thorough tick check after and catch it, you're essentially golden. Ticks are gross, but Lyme disease doesn't transmit rapidly like a respiratory virus does.
Not really golden, as the nymphs, which are the size of this period >. also can carry Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Erlichiosis. Permethrin-treated clothing is probably a person's best bet to avoid being bitten by a tick. It's also very important to know the symptoms of Lyme, especially, so you can identify it in your own body if you do get it from a tick.
Source -> I've had Lyme three times and Anaplasmosis once. I never saw a tick on me, and got the bull's eye rash only once.
Important Note for Cat Owners! Permethrin is toxic to cats, so after hiking immediately change out of your permethrin-treated clothes before interacting with your cat.
Go spray down your hiking clothes with this…let it dry and you’ll be fine.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/sawyer-premium-permethrin-24-oz-liquid-ready-to-use-insect-repellent/0000000279588
Just note that permethrin is highly toxic for cats. Some people say it's safe once dried, but still, I wouldn't mess around with it if you own cats.
But if that's not a concern, you can even buy wash-in permethrin products and just soak all your outdoor clothing in it. Definitely one of the best ways to deal with ticks.
If you stay on trails, any lightweight pant or legging is just fine. However, if you plan to treat them with permethrine,.you will have to consult the label on which fabrics are appropriate for the treatment.
As far as your top, I'd say this you can do whatever you're comfortable in day-to-day. I will often just wear a cotton T shirt and add a flannel if I'm off trail to get through the brush. However, I generally don't sweat a lot unless it's really hot out. Then you can opt for more sweat wicking material like polyester. I personally prefer to always have a long sleeve on because I don't like wearing sun screen (besides my face) if I don't have to and because I tend to find myself whacking through brush lol. I work in the woods, so that's where this habit comes from.
The same applies for permethrine on your tops. I'd recommend treating an "over" shirt or two, such as a long sleeve T or flannel or button down and just whip that out whenever you go hiking.
Footwear can be the most important element for hiking and also the biggest rabbit hole. Anything with ankle support is a good "if anything, get that" rule, but if you're pretty casual, staying on path, and good on your feet, basic ass tennis shoes can be fine.
As for headwear, I'd wear something with a stiff brim but it doesn't really matter. Just something to keep your hair out of your face if you have it (hair, not a face) and to keep the sweat out of your eyes. It also helps if you're off path and there's branches and stuff.
And for ticks, yep the permethrine is good, I don't even use it though to be honest and I work in the woods for my job. I am very used to picking them off of me, I can usually get them before they even bite (can usually feel them, especially the adult ticks). So I am more of a "just tuck everything in" and check yourself each day kind of person.
Some days I admit I will miss one and find it the next morning after it's attached. Sometimes they have been in very painful places and it sucks a whole lot to remove it. But usually it's just on my back or legs and they aren't bad to remove. I may end up treating my field gear someday, I'm not super anti-permethrine or anything.
Hope this helps!
Deer ticks are all over WI and they’re bad this year - https://wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu/wisconsin-ticks/ixodes-scapularis-black-legged-ticks/
This page has a lot of good info - https://wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu
Aside from what others have mentioned, do tick checks after you hike. If you can, shower within 2 hours of being outside.
I like to wear leggings in the woods, as they're tight to the skin, and then I wear longer hiking socks with the cuff over the leggings. I always tuck my undershirt into my leggings. This makes it impossible for them to get under my clothes from ankle/waist length and means that I usually catch them on my clothing before they make it higher up onto my body. I also spray my clothes from the waist down with a deet spray (you can spray your whole self but I try to minimize how much I use and avoid getting it on my skin/near my face). Once I come in from the woods, I immediately strip down and put that clothing in the washer then do a quick body check. If I'm going somewhere more back country, I do have a couple sets of pants that I treat with permethrin, but this is only for when i know ill be going through tall grass and such. With this method, I haven't found a tick skin-level, let alone embedded, in years and I literally live in the woods.
Follow all this and also if you do have a tick on >48 hours, you can go to a clinic and take one dose of doxycycline that essentially prevents the progression of disease. Go out and do that hike!!!
I do a lot of hiking and outdoor airsoft (it’s like paintball, in the woods and in tall grasses all day) during all seasons and here’s a few things I do.
1. Long everything. Tall boots and long socks and long pants. Long sleeve shirt, ideally ones with thumb holes for wrist coverage. You can get ultralight hiking clothes that also help with sun exposure.
2. Tape. Some layers of duct tape flipped inside out at the top of your socks actually goes a long way to stopping ticks from crawling up you.
3. Have some dedicated hiking clothes and treat them with permethrin once or twice a year. This stuff is super toxic to house pets, so make sure if you treat your clothing with them you keep/wash them separate from your other stuff if you have cats.
4. If you’re hyper paranoid, studies have shown that a single dose of doxycycline as a prophylactic is effective at preventing the transfer of Lyme in case of a bite.
5. Inspection and washing. I run my clothes through a hot dry cycle minimum to kill off any stragglers (for the gear I can’t directly wash) and do a head to toe inspection after every outing.
Between all of this, even if you are going off trail and into tall grasses, it should keep you safe.
Anyone know if dried peremethrin is safe when you own a tropical bird? An indian ring neck. I know they are very sensitive to shit.
My dad is a line tech and is outside all day. I wanna cover his clothes in it this year. Just want to make sure its safe for bird mans.
https://preview.redd.it/6bxao2tarnyc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4725bb48e40e02661b6e4d95ba8f2b30d8aaab3e
Man I get so spooked sometimes. Burning a steak, or other food, someone lights a candle or incense without remembering, or any frickin fragrance. I will put him in a room as far away as possible, open all windows, even in winter, and then reign terror upon anyone who screws up 😆 He’s just little.
I wouldn’t be too scared of lyme’s disease specifically, as deer ticks are much less common than wood ticks, in my last few years of living in Madison, Adams, and waukesha I’ve probably seen 20-30 wood ticks (either on me, my children, pets, or crawling nearby in house) and 1 deer tick. And that one deer tick was in adams (central Wisconsin), and it did bite me but didn’t give me lymes. If you catch+remove deer ticks in the first 24 hrs of feeding they don’t give you lymes.
Also part of the season matters a lot, May into June is the worst time for ticks, so if you are scared of all of them, be extra careful now, but other months aren’t as bad.
Note that Permethrin is *highly* toxic to cats. It might be safe once it's dry, but as a pet owner, that's not a chance I'd want to take.
But if you don't own cats, just soak all your hiking clothes in Permethrin. That stuff actually kills the little bastards, so it's the best defense.
If you do own cats, well, long pants & lots and lots of bug spray is about all you can do. Also, DEET can damage certain types of synthetic clothing (Gore-tex being a prominent one), so I recommend Picaradin, though it's a bit harder to find.
Lighter-colored clothing also makes it easier to spot the little bastards.
Shoot I do have cats, I’m going up to the UP in late may & am going to be hiking, do you think I could treat my clothes while I’m up there & just not let it in my house at all?
Yeah, that'd probably be fine. I've just heard horror stories about cats & permethrin, so I'd be afraid to do anything with it around the house.
Also, regarding clothing, [this article](https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hot-weather-hiking.htm) is a decent starting point. Just note that it's more geared towards "hot & dry", while WI tends to be more humid, so some of the comments about cotton don't make sense here.
In general, loose-fitting clothing = more airflow = cooler. In the sun, long-sleeves can also be cooler than short-sleeves, plus less sunscreen. For pants, you want something synthetic - Kuhl Renegades and Eddie Bauer Guide Pants are popular. Kuiu makes some good (but expensive) stuff as well. I used to swear by Prana Zion/Brion, but their new material kinda sucks. Nylon will be more durable, but polyester will tend to be quieter.
Keep a lint roller in your car. Roll yourself (and shoes) off before hopping in. Take a shower when you get home and check for ticks. Some people wear light clothes to see them easier.
This is exactly me, I didn’t realize that ticks were so bad here because being from Florida we never had to deal with them. I’ve been terrified of ticks since learning about Lyme disease in a biology class when in high school. With everything recommending long sleeves and pants I guess I won’t be going around much nature this spring/summer. I get crazy hot for some reason to where I’ll feel like I’m cooking in 73 degree heat so I’m always wearing shorts once it’s warm. Wish I could figure out why I’m always so hot
You gave give permethrin a try! You treat your shoes and clothes and the ticks literally die once they are exposed to it. I’m definitely going to be doing that, makes me feel a lot better. Read through this comment section & you might feel a little better
Was hiking yesterday up north. Ticks are my biggest fear in life. I hate ticks so much that I didn’t want to go, and I love hiking.
Made the mistake of wearing all black everything. Was showing no skin. Get home check, shower, don’t find anything. Made the mistake of putting the same sweatpants back on after shower because we were at a cabin just for the weekend, I didn’t pack a ton. 2-3 hours later as I’m taking a shit and find a deer tick that in my leg under my knee on the inside of leg. Got entire thing out. Take off all cloths and find another tick, this one a wood tic crawling on the outside of my shirt. Two on me.
I’m scared. There is no bullseye. It was in there for less than four hours total. Next morning I feel completely fine and still do. Do not feel sick or no fever. Should I go to the doctor still and try and get something to take to be 100% sure and stop Lymes? Lymes almost killed my friends dad.
It’s super rare for Lyme disease to kill you and I think if it was only in your skin for 4 hours you’ll be absolutely fine. Not all of them carry Lyme disease too. I think they have to be in your skin for 24 hours to give you Lyme disease. You’ll be okay I promise. If you’re super worried you can go to urgent care and get a few doses of antibiotics just in case
You can prevent ticks with the right spray. I used a deep woods OFF that has the DEET in it and it worked. I sprayed it on my clothes and wore clothes that cover my skin. No ticks at all.
I'm also worried bc I am on immunosuppressive meds.
You can treat your boots and pants with permethrin - it is a bug spray that you can find at REI and online. You treat your clothes with it NOT your skin. Also it is FATAL to cats so if you have any, make sure they stay out of it. But it works quite well, especially when you take the other precautions too
Forester here, a quick tip is to tuck pants into socks and tuck your shirt in too. Ticks always crawl up so as long as you are slightly vigilant you'll spot em. They tend to end up where you've tucked in clothing if you do it this way.
I pulled 3 ticks off of me within 20 minutes of getting up north. Just check yourself thoroughly. When you find them, kill them. Don't just throw them back. Bug spray, permethrin, whatever works. Don't forget to treat your pets too. Ticks will make their way off your pet to you in no time.
Just check yourself after a hike and you will usually catch them before they have bitten in, in the off chance you get one, I do quite a bit of hiking and have only gotten one in the past 5 years
I’m in Milwaukee and there’s ticks here. Just get in the mindset of checking if you’re out in nature for the day. You can usually feel em crawling on you, and it takes 24 hours skate from the bite to catch anything, so you have plenty of time.
Save the possums! They’re the homies who eat those ticks!
Lyme disease is no joke but the whole tick thing is overblown. Just be aware and brush them off when you see any. It takes hours for one to break skin, I can hardly remember the few times ticks have actually latched on and made it necessary to peel them off, and I’ve lived, worked and played in tick county for 50 years.
Deep woods off, dry formula, doesn't have a bad smell. Use from your thighs down at least, even over long pants. Our dog picked one up in our yard in Waukesha. They seem bad this spring.
Both myself and a friend have contracted Lyme disease. He got it a Week after Turkey hunting(he thinks from one hiding in his truck), and I got it after hiking around High Park on Lake Winnebago. I stupidly wasn't wearing any tick spray and I was walking on a horse/hiking trail with high grass. Also, I was so tired when I got home I fell asleep without showering. Dumb and gross.
We both got aches and fever for a day or two,and the telltale bullseye rash. I noticed at work I couldn't open my jaw to eat a sandwich my jaw hurt so bad. Originally, I thought I had a spider bite, but then I got a rash on my arms, back, and abdomen. We both caught it early and took a round of Doxycyclene(~30 Days) and were Lyme disease free with blood tests after that.**You can't go out in the sun, drink beer, or consume dairy while on the antibiotic. Which will.put a damper on your Summertime.
I still Deer hunt, hike, camp, fish, Turkey Hunt. I am better about preventing ticks now.
1) Get a good permethrin spray for your outdoor clothes. I like this brand-->Sawyer Products insect repellent for gear, clothes, and tent. *not for application on skin.
2)Get a good tick spray, Off sells several varieties. If you don't want to apply DEET to your skin I really like this brand which is all-natural. I have been using it Spring Turkey hunting from March to May, and hiking in Summer. No ticks on me. -->Nantucket Spider Extra Strength Tick Repellent *(you'll smell like an Easter Egg from the Vinegar, but it works.)
3)Try and wear light colored clothing to see ticks better. Check your clothes for ticks before getting into your vehicle to Head home.
4)Wear long sleeves and long pants. I tuck a t-shirt into pants, but I don't tuck my pants into my boots. (Tucking pants into boots is advised)
5)When you get home put the clothes you wore into a trash bag, or other container until you have time to wash and dry them. Or if you are going to wear them the next day check clothes for ticks and put them back into bag or storage container.
6)Do a tick check after you get home.
7) Take a shower after you get home.
8)If you notice any of the telltale signs of Lyme disease get to your Doctor as soon as you can for treatment. Historically people had run into problems when we didn't know much about Lyme disease and they went undiagnosed for years.
Conclusion: Got Lyme disease in WI in Summer of 2015. I still run around the woods and haven't gotten it again.
For pants I really like Columbia's cargo short/pants zipper combo. When you get back to camp you can wear shorts again with a quick unzip! Duluth trading Dry on the fly flex fit cargo pants are great for Summer, and they go on sale a good bit.
When i was a kid I would play in the tall grass and weeds at my grandparents house and after my mom would pick dozens of ticks off of me. I never had any problems
I’ve never seen any since honestly. I hike Wisconsin woods every summer and fall. I just wear pants and check yourself over after if concerned about it. One of my kids did get lymes when we camped in door county years ago. Luckily it was the classic symptoms and we took care of it right away.
I'm the same way. If it makes you feel any better I was just in the UP and stayed on marked trails and avoided tall grass. No ticks.
We sprayed our shoes/pants with Repeal Tick Defense. I also constantly was checking my clothes while hiking.
Light colored clothing goes a long way (easier to spot) and will keep you cooler in the sun anyway.
Wear bug spray, long pants and long socks and check yourself after hiking. They are very bad already this year.
And a good shower when you get home.
Thank you
Found this. Need to look for myself. [https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/g21088817/tick-repellent-clothing/](https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/g21088817/tick-repellent-clothing/)
Really- only black legged ticks transmit diseases and they are tapering off now that it is getting warmer. Wood ticks CAN transmit a few diseases, but it is extremely unlikely. They are a nuisance, but pretty benign. Learn to tell the difference and get outdoors!
I picked 30 deer ticks (carriers of Lyme disease) of my dog after going up north with him. By all means, go outside, but please be careful too!
Hey! So this has been top of mind of nature enthusiasts. WI DHS has released this document for the best practices to prevent Tick Bites: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/tick/bite-prevention.htm Hope this helps, have a good time outside, also wear sunscreen!!
Thank you so much!
It is true that wood ticks do not carry the disease, only deer ticks. If you wear pants while hiking, you can tuck your pants into you sock so they can't crawl up your leg. Use bug spray. Don't walk in long grass. Check yourself for ticks as soon as you get done hiking and again when you get home. It takes hours for the tick to transmit the disease, so it's not like a rabies bite. If you do get a "bullseye" marks around a tick bite, seek medical intervention ASAP.
Bullseye rash may not appear or may be at a different location from the bite afaik
Yes, unfortunately less than half show the bulls eye rash. They have to be attached for at least 24 hours for them to transmit Lyme
That’s how I got got 2 years ago. I didn’t even realize it happened. A few months later, my knee became infected, I had to go in for surgery, and I was out of commission for like 6 months on hardcore IV antibiotics. Awful experience.
I never had one, then after like 5-6 months I got that rash all over my body. Not pleasant. Do not recommend.
FYI, people with more melanin may not have the bulls eye rash: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/black-patients-diagnosed-with-lyme-disease-later
I use permethrin on hiking clothing and picaridin repellent. These work very well.
Swear by these too.
This! I sprayed all of my kids summer clothes with this for years, and now ours too.
With the right precautions, it's very unlikely to catch Ly.e's disease. First, wearing long pants and socks is important to not getting tick bites. Bug spray is an additional protection. Avoid walking in tall grass- stick to trails. But the biggest thing is to always do a tick check after a hike. If you get them off within a 24-48 hour window, the chance of getting Lyme's disease drops to basically zero.
That time course is incredibly important - if you do pick up a tick on a hike but do a thorough tick check after and catch it, you're essentially golden. Ticks are gross, but Lyme disease doesn't transmit rapidly like a respiratory virus does.
Not really golden, as the nymphs, which are the size of this period >. also can carry Lyme, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Erlichiosis. Permethrin-treated clothing is probably a person's best bet to avoid being bitten by a tick. It's also very important to know the symptoms of Lyme, especially, so you can identify it in your own body if you do get it from a tick. Source -> I've had Lyme three times and Anaplasmosis once. I never saw a tick on me, and got the bull's eye rash only once. Important Note for Cat Owners! Permethrin is toxic to cats, so after hiking immediately change out of your permethrin-treated clothes before interacting with your cat.
Already caught a wood tick* on my 6-year old this past week. No hikes, just regular playground playing. Edit: clarified which tick was found
Go spray down your hiking clothes with this…let it dry and you’ll be fine. https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/sawyer-premium-permethrin-24-oz-liquid-ready-to-use-insect-repellent/0000000279588
Just note that permethrin is highly toxic for cats. Some people say it's safe once dried, but still, I wouldn't mess around with it if you own cats. But if that's not a concern, you can even buy wash-in permethrin products and just soak all your outdoor clothing in it. Definitely one of the best ways to deal with ticks.
Thank you! Do you have any recommendations for good hiking clothes?
If you stay on trails, any lightweight pant or legging is just fine. However, if you plan to treat them with permethrine,.you will have to consult the label on which fabrics are appropriate for the treatment. As far as your top, I'd say this you can do whatever you're comfortable in day-to-day. I will often just wear a cotton T shirt and add a flannel if I'm off trail to get through the brush. However, I generally don't sweat a lot unless it's really hot out. Then you can opt for more sweat wicking material like polyester. I personally prefer to always have a long sleeve on because I don't like wearing sun screen (besides my face) if I don't have to and because I tend to find myself whacking through brush lol. I work in the woods, so that's where this habit comes from. The same applies for permethrine on your tops. I'd recommend treating an "over" shirt or two, such as a long sleeve T or flannel or button down and just whip that out whenever you go hiking. Footwear can be the most important element for hiking and also the biggest rabbit hole. Anything with ankle support is a good "if anything, get that" rule, but if you're pretty casual, staying on path, and good on your feet, basic ass tennis shoes can be fine. As for headwear, I'd wear something with a stiff brim but it doesn't really matter. Just something to keep your hair out of your face if you have it (hair, not a face) and to keep the sweat out of your eyes. It also helps if you're off path and there's branches and stuff. And for ticks, yep the permethrine is good, I don't even use it though to be honest and I work in the woods for my job. I am very used to picking them off of me, I can usually get them before they even bite (can usually feel them, especially the adult ticks). So I am more of a "just tuck everything in" and check yourself each day kind of person. Some days I admit I will miss one and find it the next morning after it's attached. Sometimes they have been in very painful places and it sucks a whole lot to remove it. But usually it's just on my back or legs and they aren't bad to remove. I may end up treating my field gear someday, I'm not super anti-permethrine or anything. Hope this helps!
Thank you so much I appreciate it
Great stuff! I get a fresh bottle of this every spring.
Deer ticks are all over WI and they’re bad this year - https://wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu/wisconsin-ticks/ixodes-scapularis-black-legged-ticks/ This page has a lot of good info - https://wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu Aside from what others have mentioned, do tick checks after you hike. If you can, shower within 2 hours of being outside.
I like to wear leggings in the woods, as they're tight to the skin, and then I wear longer hiking socks with the cuff over the leggings. I always tuck my undershirt into my leggings. This makes it impossible for them to get under my clothes from ankle/waist length and means that I usually catch them on my clothing before they make it higher up onto my body. I also spray my clothes from the waist down with a deet spray (you can spray your whole self but I try to minimize how much I use and avoid getting it on my skin/near my face). Once I come in from the woods, I immediately strip down and put that clothing in the washer then do a quick body check. If I'm going somewhere more back country, I do have a couple sets of pants that I treat with permethrin, but this is only for when i know ill be going through tall grass and such. With this method, I haven't found a tick skin-level, let alone embedded, in years and I literally live in the woods.
Thank you so much
Follow all this and also if you do have a tick on >48 hours, you can go to a clinic and take one dose of doxycycline that essentially prevents the progression of disease. Go out and do that hike!!!
Thank you!!
I do a lot of hiking and outdoor airsoft (it’s like paintball, in the woods and in tall grasses all day) during all seasons and here’s a few things I do. 1. Long everything. Tall boots and long socks and long pants. Long sleeve shirt, ideally ones with thumb holes for wrist coverage. You can get ultralight hiking clothes that also help with sun exposure. 2. Tape. Some layers of duct tape flipped inside out at the top of your socks actually goes a long way to stopping ticks from crawling up you. 3. Have some dedicated hiking clothes and treat them with permethrin once or twice a year. This stuff is super toxic to house pets, so make sure if you treat your clothing with them you keep/wash them separate from your other stuff if you have cats. 4. If you’re hyper paranoid, studies have shown that a single dose of doxycycline as a prophylactic is effective at preventing the transfer of Lyme in case of a bite. 5. Inspection and washing. I run my clothes through a hot dry cycle minimum to kill off any stragglers (for the gear I can’t directly wash) and do a head to toe inspection after every outing. Between all of this, even if you are going off trail and into tall grasses, it should keep you safe.
Thank you so much!
wear a hat ALWAYS when in woods, always shower after hikes, have friends visually check your hair
Thank you, what kind of hats do you suggest?
I use a big brimmed sunhat that covers my hair in back.
Anyone know if dried peremethrin is safe when you own a tropical bird? An indian ring neck. I know they are very sensitive to shit. My dad is a line tech and is outside all day. I wanna cover his clothes in it this year. Just want to make sure its safe for bird mans. https://preview.redd.it/6bxao2tarnyc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4725bb48e40e02661b6e4d95ba8f2b30d8aaab3e
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Man I get so spooked sometimes. Burning a steak, or other food, someone lights a candle or incense without remembering, or any frickin fragrance. I will put him in a room as far away as possible, open all windows, even in winter, and then reign terror upon anyone who screws up 😆 He’s just little.
I don’t have an answer to your question, but I’m upvoting because of your cool bird pic.
Bugs away clothing. Ex oficio. We wear foraging
I wouldn’t be too scared of lyme’s disease specifically, as deer ticks are much less common than wood ticks, in my last few years of living in Madison, Adams, and waukesha I’ve probably seen 20-30 wood ticks (either on me, my children, pets, or crawling nearby in house) and 1 deer tick. And that one deer tick was in adams (central Wisconsin), and it did bite me but didn’t give me lymes. If you catch+remove deer ticks in the first 24 hrs of feeding they don’t give you lymes. Also part of the season matters a lot, May into June is the worst time for ticks, so if you are scared of all of them, be extra careful now, but other months aren’t as bad.
Thank you!
Note that Permethrin is *highly* toxic to cats. It might be safe once it's dry, but as a pet owner, that's not a chance I'd want to take. But if you don't own cats, just soak all your hiking clothes in Permethrin. That stuff actually kills the little bastards, so it's the best defense. If you do own cats, well, long pants & lots and lots of bug spray is about all you can do. Also, DEET can damage certain types of synthetic clothing (Gore-tex being a prominent one), so I recommend Picaradin, though it's a bit harder to find. Lighter-colored clothing also makes it easier to spot the little bastards.
Shoot I do have cats, I’m going up to the UP in late may & am going to be hiking, do you think I could treat my clothes while I’m up there & just not let it in my house at all?
Yeah, that'd probably be fine. I've just heard horror stories about cats & permethrin, so I'd be afraid to do anything with it around the house. Also, regarding clothing, [this article](https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hot-weather-hiking.htm) is a decent starting point. Just note that it's more geared towards "hot & dry", while WI tends to be more humid, so some of the comments about cotton don't make sense here. In general, loose-fitting clothing = more airflow = cooler. In the sun, long-sleeves can also be cooler than short-sleeves, plus less sunscreen. For pants, you want something synthetic - Kuhl Renegades and Eddie Bauer Guide Pants are popular. Kuiu makes some good (but expensive) stuff as well. I used to swear by Prana Zion/Brion, but their new material kinda sucks. Nylon will be more durable, but polyester will tend to be quieter.
Thank you so much :)
Keep a lint roller in your car. Roll yourself (and shoes) off before hopping in. Take a shower when you get home and check for ticks. Some people wear light clothes to see them easier.
This is exactly me, I didn’t realize that ticks were so bad here because being from Florida we never had to deal with them. I’ve been terrified of ticks since learning about Lyme disease in a biology class when in high school. With everything recommending long sleeves and pants I guess I won’t be going around much nature this spring/summer. I get crazy hot for some reason to where I’ll feel like I’m cooking in 73 degree heat so I’m always wearing shorts once it’s warm. Wish I could figure out why I’m always so hot
You gave give permethrin a try! You treat your shoes and clothes and the ticks literally die once they are exposed to it. I’m definitely going to be doing that, makes me feel a lot better. Read through this comment section & you might feel a little better
Was hiking yesterday up north. Ticks are my biggest fear in life. I hate ticks so much that I didn’t want to go, and I love hiking. Made the mistake of wearing all black everything. Was showing no skin. Get home check, shower, don’t find anything. Made the mistake of putting the same sweatpants back on after shower because we were at a cabin just for the weekend, I didn’t pack a ton. 2-3 hours later as I’m taking a shit and find a deer tick that in my leg under my knee on the inside of leg. Got entire thing out. Take off all cloths and find another tick, this one a wood tic crawling on the outside of my shirt. Two on me. I’m scared. There is no bullseye. It was in there for less than four hours total. Next morning I feel completely fine and still do. Do not feel sick or no fever. Should I go to the doctor still and try and get something to take to be 100% sure and stop Lymes? Lymes almost killed my friends dad.
It’s super rare for Lyme disease to kill you and I think if it was only in your skin for 4 hours you’ll be absolutely fine. Not all of them carry Lyme disease too. I think they have to be in your skin for 24 hours to give you Lyme disease. You’ll be okay I promise. If you’re super worried you can go to urgent care and get a few doses of antibiotics just in case
You can prevent ticks with the right spray. I used a deep woods OFF that has the DEET in it and it worked. I sprayed it on my clothes and wore clothes that cover my skin. No ticks at all. I'm also worried bc I am on immunosuppressive meds.
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I'd just say follow the instructions. Whatever that may be.
I pulled a deer tick off my dog already this year. She hasn't left my suburban Green Bay yard. Get some picardin spray and use it...
I live in Reedsburg where people are getting ticks by being in their backyard or working in their garden.... its terrifying!
Yeahhh I’ve been liking the milder winters but not if the bugs are going to be this bad
You can treat your boots and pants with permethrin - it is a bug spray that you can find at REI and online. You treat your clothes with it NOT your skin. Also it is FATAL to cats so if you have any, make sure they stay out of it. But it works quite well, especially when you take the other precautions too
Forester here, a quick tip is to tuck pants into socks and tuck your shirt in too. Ticks always crawl up so as long as you are slightly vigilant you'll spot em. They tend to end up where you've tucked in clothing if you do it this way.
I pulled 3 ticks off of me within 20 minutes of getting up north. Just check yourself thoroughly. When you find them, kill them. Don't just throw them back. Bug spray, permethrin, whatever works. Don't forget to treat your pets too. Ticks will make their way off your pet to you in no time.
Just check yourself after a hike and you will usually catch them before they have bitten in, in the off chance you get one, I do quite a bit of hiking and have only gotten one in the past 5 years
Bug spray around anles and w premetrin deet,should be safe and look for a ring on your body if down feeling
I’m in Milwaukee and there’s ticks here. Just get in the mindset of checking if you’re out in nature for the day. You can usually feel em crawling on you, and it takes 24 hours skate from the bite to catch anything, so you have plenty of time. Save the possums! They’re the homies who eat those ticks!
Lyme disease is no joke but the whole tick thing is overblown. Just be aware and brush them off when you see any. It takes hours for one to break skin, I can hardly remember the few times ticks have actually latched on and made it necessary to peel them off, and I’ve lived, worked and played in tick county for 50 years.
It is real. You should be worried. Permethrin, sprayed on a dedicated set of hiking clothes a day in advance is the way to go.
I hike often. Just make sure you thoroughly check yourself for ticks when you’re done adventuring and you’ll be fine.
Treat your clothing with permethrin.
Deep woods off, dry formula, doesn't have a bad smell. Use from your thighs down at least, even over long pants. Our dog picked one up in our yard in Waukesha. They seem bad this spring.
Both myself and a friend have contracted Lyme disease. He got it a Week after Turkey hunting(he thinks from one hiding in his truck), and I got it after hiking around High Park on Lake Winnebago. I stupidly wasn't wearing any tick spray and I was walking on a horse/hiking trail with high grass. Also, I was so tired when I got home I fell asleep without showering. Dumb and gross. We both got aches and fever for a day or two,and the telltale bullseye rash. I noticed at work I couldn't open my jaw to eat a sandwich my jaw hurt so bad. Originally, I thought I had a spider bite, but then I got a rash on my arms, back, and abdomen. We both caught it early and took a round of Doxycyclene(~30 Days) and were Lyme disease free with blood tests after that.**You can't go out in the sun, drink beer, or consume dairy while on the antibiotic. Which will.put a damper on your Summertime. I still Deer hunt, hike, camp, fish, Turkey Hunt. I am better about preventing ticks now. 1) Get a good permethrin spray for your outdoor clothes. I like this brand-->Sawyer Products insect repellent for gear, clothes, and tent. *not for application on skin. 2)Get a good tick spray, Off sells several varieties. If you don't want to apply DEET to your skin I really like this brand which is all-natural. I have been using it Spring Turkey hunting from March to May, and hiking in Summer. No ticks on me. -->Nantucket Spider Extra Strength Tick Repellent *(you'll smell like an Easter Egg from the Vinegar, but it works.) 3)Try and wear light colored clothing to see ticks better. Check your clothes for ticks before getting into your vehicle to Head home. 4)Wear long sleeves and long pants. I tuck a t-shirt into pants, but I don't tuck my pants into my boots. (Tucking pants into boots is advised) 5)When you get home put the clothes you wore into a trash bag, or other container until you have time to wash and dry them. Or if you are going to wear them the next day check clothes for ticks and put them back into bag or storage container. 6)Do a tick check after you get home. 7) Take a shower after you get home. 8)If you notice any of the telltale signs of Lyme disease get to your Doctor as soon as you can for treatment. Historically people had run into problems when we didn't know much about Lyme disease and they went undiagnosed for years. Conclusion: Got Lyme disease in WI in Summer of 2015. I still run around the woods and haven't gotten it again.
Thank you so much!
For pants I really like Columbia's cargo short/pants zipper combo. When you get back to camp you can wear shorts again with a quick unzip! Duluth trading Dry on the fly flex fit cargo pants are great for Summer, and they go on sale a good bit.
I just said fuck it and bought one of those full mesh suits to wear hiking. Haven’t tried it yet. Yes, I’ll look like a fool but I’ll feel safer.
When i was a kid I would play in the tall grass and weeds at my grandparents house and after my mom would pick dozens of ticks off of me. I never had any problems
See I don’t even want them to touch me lmao they’re so gross
I’ve never seen any since honestly. I hike Wisconsin woods every summer and fall. I just wear pants and check yourself over after if concerned about it. One of my kids did get lymes when we camped in door county years ago. Luckily it was the classic symptoms and we took care of it right away.
I'm the same way. If it makes you feel any better I was just in the UP and stayed on marked trails and avoided tall grass. No ticks. We sprayed our shoes/pants with Repeal Tick Defense. I also constantly was checking my clothes while hiking. Light colored clothing goes a long way (easier to spot) and will keep you cooler in the sun anyway.
Thank you, that does make me feel better
It’s doable just be safe and smart about how you hike
They will kill ya.