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Posted 6/14/2018 3:40 AM (GMT 0)
smhair
Posted 6/14/2018 6:01 AM (GMT 0)
I hadn't heard of Isle Au Haut. (not surprising, as I live in western Canada)


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Posted 6/14/2018 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
Sicksalamander,

Although I believe I was infected on the mainland, I easily could have been bitten while on the island. I used to frequently camp on isle ah haut and kayak/camp on the nearby islands. Although it’s a beautiful island, I am sure that not unlike many of the islands off of stonington, there is a huge problem with ticks.
Posted 6/14/2018 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hmmm time to infiltrate the island with guineas perhaps?
Posted 6/14/2018 6:19 PM (GMT 0)
Agreed!
Posted 6/14/2018 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
I suggest something a bit stronger:

/youtu.be/wSnxevpSflM?t=3s
Posted 6/14/2018 9:11 PM (GMT 0)
Well, I didn't want to go nuclear, but, if that's what it takes...

/youtu.be/Ge865CR9pN8?t=1m14s
Posted 6/14/2018 9:21 PM (GMT 0)
I recently came across an older "Yankee" magazine article I think from the 70's. Mabne 90's.

On Mogehen Island in Maine they had to eradicate all the deer to get the tick population down.

I just wonder how that is sustainable , since migrating birds can and do fly and nest on islands. They carry ticks to new places also.
Posted 6/14/2018 10:04 PM (GMT 0)

goshawk said...
I recently came across an older "Yankee" magazine article I think from the 70's. Mabne 90's.

On Mogehen Island in Maine they had to eradicate all the deer to get the tick population down.

I just wonder how that is sustainable , since migrating birds can and do fly and nest on islands. They carry ticks to new places also.

Just reading the same about the monhegan island deer eradication and also flipped thru Of Ticks and Islands about testing ticks on the three islands in that area - seems like one that was more fun to write than great to read smilewinkgrin BUT I'm still curious what strains of bb are most abundant on these tiny islands. I know, I know there's many visitors who could bung different strains but I can't help but wonder what is the MOST commonly found strain. Anywho, know a family friend who was most likely bitten there and her neurolyme got really out of control, so I'm glad I'm treating now, even after 17 years!
Posted 6/14/2018 10:17 PM (GMT 0)

Aurora2013 said...
Sicksalamander,

Although I believe I was infected on the mainland, I easily could have been bitten while on the island. I used to frequently camp on isle ah haut and kayak/camp on the nearby islands. Although it’s a beautiful island, I am sure that not unlike many of the islands off of stonington, there is a huge problem with ticks.

Yes.. So beautiful. Very sad that there's so much lyme there. If I might ask: what typifies your symptoms?
Posted 6/15/2018 12:37 AM (GMT 0)

The Dude Abides said...
I suggest something a bit stronger:

/youtu.be/wSnxevpSflM?t=3s



Like your hat, Dude! tongue
Posted 6/15/2018 12:44 AM (GMT 0)

Girlie said...

The Dude Abides said...
I suggest something a bit stronger:

/youtu.be/wSnxevpSflM?t=3s

Like your hat, Dude! tongue

Thanks, Girlie. Obviously, you have great fashion sense.
Posted 6/15/2018 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
My main symptoms are neurological. Numbness/tingling in my face neck and chest. Burning scalp/face and terrible headaches when I attempt to wean off of antibiotics. Difficulty with processing information. For example, if I am trying to focus on the person who is speaking to me and there are other people talking I have a very difficult time staying focused. I imagine it’s similar to what those with attention deficit experience? Issues with memory as well.
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