Looking forward to 2nd week of rifle in 62...Whats everyone using for tick control?
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Looking forward to 2nd week of rifle in 62...Whats everyone using for tick control?
Been using UltraShield for years…never picked up any ticks!
permirthrin if you can find it.
I’m surprised that ticks are out that late in the fall. There’s lots around Rainy River in the spring and summer, but I’ve never seen them come deer season.
It's not that all hard to find. Canadian Tire, Amazon and any horse supply/tack store should have it.Quote:
Originally Posted by FishHog
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/w...p.0593739.html
https://www.amazon.ca/ECOPEST-Cockro...GJ/ref=sr_1_4?
yeah, I use those in the summer months, but they are all scented. For hunting I stick with Sawyers from the US as it doesn't smellQuote:
Originally Posted by Badenoch
Lots out during deer season. I has a bad run in with them last year. Picked up two bites last weekend. I use permetherin spray on my pants. I'm guessing in the wet (very wet) conditions, it gets washed off quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam Menard
That's what I use - available on amazon.ca.Quote:
Originally Posted by FishHog
I checked the Amazon products, and they all seem o list a 0.35% permethrin content.Quote:
Originally Posted by werner.reiche
The Ultra Shield spray I use is 1%
And yes it does have a citronella scent, but I spray all my clothes & gear outside, then leave them out in the sun for a few hours to dissipate the citronella odour…never had a problem with it afterward for hunting.
I seem to be fine as long as I stay out of the long weeds or brush. Where I hunt the grass is cut right up to the bush and the trail to the back is cut as well once or twice a summer so it never gets to long, but having said that the dog got 2 on her while tracking the buck I shot this year. I saw one on her forehead and found one dead on her the next morning. So they are around.
My two cents.Quote:
Originally Posted by genec
I guess it depends on your tolerance to the smell of citronella. For me after a while it's unbearable / nauseating. I made the mistake of putting some of this on my hunting clothes and I had to wash them about 7 times to get that (awful to me) citronella smell out. Also I am sure the deer can smell it a mile away.
After that awful experience, I found some unscented sawyer's spray bottles and I bought a good supply, so this what I use now. Also I know people that mix their own from concentrate and that also works.
Supposedly ticks are active from 4c degrees and up but can survive cold temps but not extreme cold temps. They prefer warm humid 80% plus conditions as they absorb water thru their skin to stay hydrated less than that and they die of thirst, hence throwing your pants etc. in a dryer will kill them. Remember it's the Black Legged Tick (if infected with) that carries the Lyme Disease and not the common Deer Tick , either way if one is attached just remove it promptly with a Tick removal key/tool and a dab of Polysporin or peroxide/alcohol wipe wouldn't be a bad idea either.