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Posted 4/23/2013 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone

My son has plans to go camping with my 6 year old granddaughter. They will go to a camp ground and use a tent with sleeping bags. This really concerns me! What is the best protection against ticks in a situation like this???
Posted 4/23/2013 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Spray the sleeping bags, all clothes, sneakers, socks, maybe even the outside of the tent with Permethrin. You can get it online. It supposedly kills ticks on contact. The stuff is highly toxic wet, supposedly not when it is dry. You can't even get it on your skin. I spray my daughter's riding clothes with it. It has to be completely dry before you are allowed to wear it and it lasts through 6 washes. I was pretty nervous handling it, but I'm more afraid of the kids getting bit. : )
Posted 4/23/2013 3:01 PM (GMT 0)
Stay away from campsites that are around dense foliage, trees, leaves or scrubs. Sand is good, rocks and gravel are better.

Make certain the tent and sleeping bags are sealed and clean the entire time.

Make certain there is no exposed skin and everyone's pants, socks, etc are all tucked in or over boots.

Use a tick repellent that has a lot of DEET in it. Spray this on their clothing and the tent. Personally, Im not a big fan of DEET as I've not seen DEET or anything really work.

Shower everyday if possible and have them inspect each other constantly (head to toe). Ticks needs to stay latched to a person to spread disease.

That being said, I will not go camping near any ticks anymore. This disease has just about taken the fun out of it for me.
Posted 4/23/2013 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
My sincere thanks to all of you!
Posted 4/23/2013 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
I am sympathetic with you. My husband wants to go camping with our entire family- 3 kids and me. I am terrified of that! Maybe beach camping?
Posted 4/23/2013 7:40 PM (GMT 0)
I will never go camping! I think that is looking for trouble. I am concerned my son or granddaughter will get Lyme and lose their good health :(. It just isn't worth it.
Posted 4/23/2013 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
We must be careful to not let our unfortunate experiences with these diseases keep us (or our kids and grandkids) from living a full and fun life!!

I've been ill for over 40 years, but refuse to allow these bugs to keep me from doing the things that I love - gardening, working in the yard, playing with my grandkids in the yard -even down on the grass. I do of course use lots of protection on my grandkids, myself, and my pets though! No need to push the limits on this!

So go out and enjoy the outdoors!! It's still really good for our health! :-)

Now, to be honest - giggle! - I just was outside with my goats, and I spotted/felt a very tiny tick crawling on my arm......and now I've got the heebee jeebee's!!! eyes LOL! I "feel" them walking all over me!! smhair LOL!!! I've been in the bathroom and have stripped down to nothin' but there are no more waling on me, it was only the one little bitty tick!
Posted 4/26/2013 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
relax, enjoy and be careful.

deet & permethrin with tick checks is a must....so is getting some fresh air!

TOM
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